Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $64,800 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $43,980
90th percentile $99,270
Employed locally 270
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,980
    25th
    $57,570
    50th (median)
    $64,800
    75th
    $81,130
    90th
    $99,270

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 80% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 20% 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $80,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $73,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,470
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,630
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $77,720
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Bellingham, WA is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.72 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham 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 Bellingham, WA is 8.3% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,980 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,570.