Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $48,180 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 280
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $39,610
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $58,080
    90th
    $63,820

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 77% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 23% 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
    Dalton, GA $62,460
    Sheboygan, WI $61,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,160
    Michigan $60,090
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,790

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,650
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50,940
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Athens, GA is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.18 or more per hour.

    Is Athens 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 Athens, GA is 19.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,610.