Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $65,890 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.68
10th percentile $49,230
90th percentile $91,420
Employed locally 290
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,230
    25th
    $56,570
    50th (median)
    $65,890
    75th
    $80,330
    90th
    $91,420

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 64% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 36% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    District of Columbia $83,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Connecticut $73,910
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $66,950

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,620
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56,020
    Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$62,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Boulder, CO is $31.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.65 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder 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 Boulder, CO is 10.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,230 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,570.