Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $63,670 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.61
10th percentile $45,400
90th percentile $99,680
Employed locally 780
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,400
    25th
    $50,110
    50th (median)
    $63,670
    75th
    $76,790
    90th
    $99,680

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 94% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,400

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,150
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Bakersfield, CA is $30.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.02 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA is 6.5% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,400 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,110.