SOC 49-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — Northeast Minnesota
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Northeast Minnesota, MN is $63,390 per year, close to the national median of $61,010 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Northeast Minnesota, MN is $63,390 per year, close to the national median of $61,010 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $55,620 and $79,280. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,540 and the ninetieth at $95,600.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Rochester records the highest median at $77,500. Of the 199 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 78th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,540 | −23.7% |
| 25th | $55,620 | −8.8% |
| Median (50th) | $63,390 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $79,280 | +29.9% |
| 90th | $95,600 | +56.7% |
| Mean | $68,220 | +11.8% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $77,500 | 190 | |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $77,490 | 2,420 | |
| 3 | Mankato | $76,670 | 120 | |
| 4 | Duluth | $75,710 | 170 | |
| 5 | St. Cloud | $74,420 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $63,390 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$63,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,290US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,390 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,540 to $95,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rochester, at $77,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Northeast Minnesota, MN?
The median annual wage is $63,390, or $30.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,010, so pay in Northeast Minnesota, MN is 3.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northeast Minnesota, MN earns more than $95,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rochester, at $77,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Minnesota, MN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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