Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $61,010 · Median hourly: $29.33 · Employment: 409,670
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,050 | $19.25 |
| 25th | $48,360 | $23.25 |
| Median | $61,010 | $29.33 |
| 75th | $77,060 | $37.05 |
| 90th | $95,210 | $45.78 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9021
- Total U.S. employment: 409,670
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $40,050, median pay is $61,010, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $95,210.
Across the United States, 409,670 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,370 | $23.26 | -20.7% | 8,260 |
| Alaska | $77,430 | $37.23 | +26.9% | 610 |
| Arizona | $59,400 | $28.56 | -2.6% | 10,860 |
| Arkansas | $48,110 | $23.13 | -21.1% | 4,960 |
| California | $72,560 | $34.88 | +18.9% | 35,130 |
| Colorado | $65,200 | $31.35 | +6.9% | 8,940 |
| Connecticut | $76,610 | $36.83 | +25.6% | 3,800 |
| Delaware | $62,320 | $29.96 | +2.1% | 1,730 |
| District of Columbia | $84,390 | $40.57 | +38.3% | 400 |
| Florida | $56,670 | $27.24 | -7.1% | 39,160 |
| Georgia | $56,390 | $27.11 | -7.6% | 12,290 |
| Hawaii | $65,450 | $31.47 | +7.3% | 1,300 |
| Idaho | $56,240 | $27.04 | -7.8% | 4,550 |
| Illinois | $77,410 | $37.21 | +26.9% | 9,740 |
| Indiana | $60,430 | $29.05 | -1.0% | 8,530 |
| Iowa | $60,680 | $29.17 | -0.5% | 3,840 |
| Kansas | $60,460 | $29.07 | -0.9% | 3,770 |
| Kentucky | $58,620 | $28.18 | -3.9% | 5,100 |
| Louisiana | $58,650 | $28.20 | -3.9% | 5,380 |
| Maine | $63,170 | $30.37 | +3.5% | 2,250 |
| Maryland | $70,020 | $33.67 | +14.8% | 8,560 |
| Massachusetts | $77,300 | $37.16 | +26.7% | 8,200 |
| Michigan | $60,850 | $29.26 | -0.3% | 12,590 |
| Minnesota | $76,350 | $36.71 | +25.1% | 4,200 |
| Mississippi | $48,680 | $23.41 | -20.2% | 2,700 |
| Missouri | $59,950 | $28.82 | -1.7% | 7,220 |
| Montana | $60,850 | $29.26 | -0.3% | 1,230 |
| Nebraska | $59,850 | $28.77 | -1.9% | 3,020 |
| Nevada | $60,510 | $29.09 | -0.8% | 4,170 |
| New Hampshire | $73,850 | $35.51 | +21.0% | 2,560 |
| New Jersey | $74,450 | $35.79 | +22.0% | 10,330 |
| New Mexico | $50,270 | $24.17 | -17.6% | 1,950 |
| New York | $74,430 | $35.78 | +22.0% | 24,430 |
| North Carolina | $57,260 | $27.53 | -6.1% | 15,230 |
| North Dakota | $74,490 | $35.81 | +22.1% | 970 |
| Ohio | $62,510 | $30.06 | +2.5% | 14,150 |
| Oklahoma | $57,560 | $27.67 | -5.7% | 5,650 |
| Oregon | $62,940 | $30.26 | +3.2% | 3,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,400 | $30.00 | +2.3% | 15,880 |
| Rhode Island | $67,370 | $32.39 | +10.4% | 1,450 |
| South Carolina | $56,610 | $27.22 | -7.2% | 6,920 |
| South Dakota | $61,390 | $29.51 | +0.6% | 1,610 |
| Tennessee | $55,490 | $26.68 | -9.0% | 9,740 |
| Texas | $57,760 | $27.77 | -5.3% | 34,730 |
| Utah | $58,730 | $28.24 | -3.7% | 5,580 |
| Vermont | $62,150 | $29.88 | +1.9% | 970 |
| Virginia | $59,730 | $28.72 | -2.1% | 14,690 |
| Washington | $75,660 | $36.38 | +24.0% | 7,370 |
| West Virginia | $48,850 | $23.49 | -19.9% | 1,690 |
| Wisconsin | $61,710 | $29.67 | +1.1% | 6,630 |
| Wyoming | $54,700 | $26.30 | -10.3% | 690 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers?
The median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is $61,010 ($29.33 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 409,670 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.33. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.