Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $60,160 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $85,560
Employed locally 1,420
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $47,710
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $75,370
    90th
    $85,560

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 85% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 15% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Ithaca, NY $62,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,480
    Syracuse, NY $61,550

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,570
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,790
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Buffalo, NY is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.15 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo 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 Buffalo, NY is 0.6% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,710.