Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $96,610 +61.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.45
10th percentile $54,840
90th percentile $104,100
Employed locally 410
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,840
    25th
    $70,990
    50th (median)
    $96,610
    75th
    $102,130
    90th
    $104,100

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 101% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 1% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,100
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,820
    North Dakota $66,770
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $63,670

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $53,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $97,360
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,840
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,510
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,970
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $98,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Anchorage, AK is $46.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.55 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage 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 Anchorage, AK is 61.5% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $54,840 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,990.