Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $72,690 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.95
10th percentile $49,320
90th percentile $91,950
Employed locally 170
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,320
    25th
    $61,620
    50th (median)
    $72,690
    75th
    $76,760
    90th
    $91,950

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,600
    Massachusetts $76,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $75,150
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    Springfield, MA $74,630

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,720
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,330
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $68,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,610
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $95,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Amherst Town, MA is $34.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.34 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town 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 Amherst Town, MA is 21.5% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,320 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,620.