SOC 49-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — St. Cloud
St. Cloud, MN · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in St. Cloud, MN comes to $74,420 a year, ahead of the national median of $61,010 by 22.0%. Pay ranges from under $46,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $98,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,790 to $82,540.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.92 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Rochester records the highest median at $77,500. Of the 326 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 109th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,580 | −23.7% |
| 25th | $56,790 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $74,420 | +22.0% |
| 75th | $82,540 | +35.3% |
| 90th | $98,160 | +60.9% |
| Mean | $72,660 | +19.1% |
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 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Cloud sit close to the national average, so $74,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$74,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,477US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,420 a year, 22.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,580 to $98,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 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 St. Cloud, MN?
The median annual wage is $74,420, or $35.78 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 St. Cloud, MN is 22.0% 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 St. Cloud, MN earns more than $98,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,580 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 250 jobs in this occupation in St. Cloud, 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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