Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $61,680 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $48,800
90th percentile $91,370
Employed locally 230
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,800
    25th
    $51,020
    50th (median)
    $61,680
    75th
    $76,570
    90th
    $91,370

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 73% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 27% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $75,150
    Minot, ND $72,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $67,730
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,770

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,190
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,900
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,830
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Bismarck, ND is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.13 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck 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 Bismarck, ND 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,800 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,020.