Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $52,970 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.47
10th percentile $41,180
90th percentile $70,770
Employed locally 180
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,180
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $52,970
    75th
    $61,820
    90th
    $70,770

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 18% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Vallejo, CA $66,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,290
    Corvallis, OR $62,090
    Charlottesville, VA $61,980

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,100
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,930
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $49,160
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Blacksburg, VA is $25.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.03 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg, VA is 11.4% below 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,180 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.