Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $62,220 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $87,160
Employed locally 1,070
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $51,620
    50th (median)
    $62,220
    75th
    $75,770
    90th
    $87,160

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 25% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,090
    Napa, CA $70,690
    Lexington Park, MD $64,600
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $64,250
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,830
    Chambersburg, PA $62,210

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $72,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,150
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,210
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $52,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.47 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown 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 Allentown, PA-NJ is 4% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,620.