Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $61,660 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $44,820
90th percentile $89,290
Employed locally 430
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,820
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $61,660
    75th
    $75,350
    90th
    $89,290

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,690
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,830
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,220
    Vineland, NJ $61,340

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,810
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $67,860
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $43,880
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Atlantic City, NJ is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.75 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City, NJ is 3.1% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,820 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.