Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $61,600 +3% vs national
Median hourly $29.61
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $81,570
Employed locally 110
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $46,170
    50th (median)
    $61,600
    75th
    $74,790
    90th
    $81,570

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 79% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 21% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $75,150
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,400
    Rockford, IL $73,910
    Illinois $71,620

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,680
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,820
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,210
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,280
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Bloomington, IL is $29.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.99 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington 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 Bloomington, IL is 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,170.