Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $60,010 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.85
10th percentile $39,180
90th percentile $76,740
Employed locally 200
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,180
    25th
    $47,040
    50th (median)
    $60,010
    75th
    $76,640
    90th
    $76,740

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 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
    Bozeman, MT $63,720
    Great Falls, MT $60,780
    Binghamton, NY $60,740
    Missoula, MT $60,350
    Helena, MT $58,360
    Sumter, SC $48,670

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,010
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,120
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$82,650
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,490
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Billings, MT is $28.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

    Is Billings 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 Billings, MT is 0.3% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,180 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,040.