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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $56,830 -5% vs national
Median hourly $27.32
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $81,260
Employed locally 7,060
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $56,830
    75th
    $67,470
    90th
    $81,260

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 66% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 34% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,280
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,730
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,940
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Atlanta, GA is $27.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.78 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA is 5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.