SOC 49-9021 · May 2025 · United States
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers across the United States is $61,010 per year, measured over 409,670 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $84,390.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Pay for this occupation varies by 75.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $84,390 and Arkansas pays $48,110.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $84,390 | 400 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $77,430 | 610 | |
| 3 | Illinois | $77,410 | 9,740 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $77,300 | 8,200 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $76,610 | 3,800 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $76,350 | 4,200 | |
| 7 | Washington | $75,660 | 7,370 | |
| 8 | North Dakota | $74,490 | 970 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $74,450 | 10,330 | |
| 10 | New York | $74,430 | 24,430 |
States with the most Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 39,160 | $56,670 | |
| 2 | California | 35,130 | $72,560 | |
| 3 | Texas | 34,730 | $57,760 | |
| 4 | New York | 24,430 | $74,430 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 15,880 | $62,400 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 15,230 | $57,260 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 14,690 | $59,730 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 14,150 | $62,510 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 12,590 | $60,850 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 12,290 | $56,390 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | $93,820 | 90 |
| 2 | Anchorage | $85,620 | 330 |
| 3 | Napa | $84,570 | 70 |
| 4 | San Jose | $82,050 | 1,740 |
| 5 | Seattle | $80,100 | 3,940 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $79,510 | 560 |
| 7 | Peoria | $78,710 | 370 |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $78,640 | 260 |
| 9 | Boston | $78,530 | 6,050 |
| 10 | San Francisco | $78,490 | 3,980 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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