SOC 49-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — Wenatchee
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $61,630, median pay for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wenatchee, WA tracks the national median of $61,010 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,630, median pay for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wenatchee, WA tracks the national median of $61,010 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,610 to $74,520.
Employment stands at 120, or 2.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $80,100. Of the 229 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 112th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $46,610 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,630 | +1.0% |
| 75th | $74,520 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $80,080 | +31.3% |
| Mean | $61,260 | +0.4% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $80,100 | 3,940 | |
| 2 | Mount Vernon | $77,010 | 150 | |
| 3 | Olympia | $76,260 | 270 | |
| 4 | Kennewick | $75,660 | 520 | |
| 5 | Bremerton | $74,650 | 180 | |
| 6 | Bellingham | $72,190 | 240 | |
| 7 | Yakima | $65,900 | 160 | |
| 8 | Longview | $64,400 | 80 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $62,840 | 610 | |
| 10 | Walla Walla | $62,530 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wenatchee run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $61,630 buys what $57,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,630 a year, 1.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,840 to $80,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $80,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wenatchee, WA?
The median annual wage is $61,630, or $29.63 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 Wenatchee, WA is 1.0% 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 Wenatchee, WA earns more than $80,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,840 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 Seattle, at $80,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Wenatchee, WA. 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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