Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $51,480 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $39,860
90th percentile $65,510
Employed locally 520
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,860
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $51,480
    75th
    $60,470
    90th
    $65,510

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 74% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 26% 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
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,250
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,030

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,840
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50,450
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Asheville, NC is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.53 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville 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 Asheville, NC is 13.9% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,860 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.