Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $47,540 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $34,390
90th percentile $73,730
Employed locally 230
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,390
    25th
    $38,290
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $73,730

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Alaska $83,660
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Longview-Kelso, WA $80,890

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,910
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $56,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,770
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,380

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $52,220
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,510
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Abilene, TX is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salaries?

    The median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary in Abilene, TX is 20.5% below the national median of $59,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,390 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,290.