Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $54,010 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $69,060
Employed locally 110
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $45,750
    50th (median)
    $54,010
    75th
    $61,780
    90th
    $69,060

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 89% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 11% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,220

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $70,550
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,320
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,410
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Altoona, PA is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.88 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona 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 Altoona, PA is 9.7% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,750.