Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $60,230 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 860
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $47,120
    50th (median)
    $60,230
    75th
    $75,150
    90th
    $93,600

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 84% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 16% 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
    Columbus, OH $61,990
    Cleveland, OH $61,680
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,220
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,940
    Toledo, OH $60,690
    Ohio $60,490

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,500
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,700
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Akron, OH is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.49 or more per hour.

    Is Akron 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 Akron, OH is 0.7% above 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,120.