Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $62,000 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.81
10th percentile $44,050
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 2,910
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,050
    25th
    $50,270
    50th (median)
    $62,000
    75th
    $78,060
    90th
    $93,600

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 64% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 36% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Lexington Park, MD $64,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,830
    Salisbury, MD $60,130
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $57,320

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,920
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,710
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,710
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $70,340
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Baltimore, MD is $29.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.67 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD is 3.7% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,050 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,270.