Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,730 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $41,260
90th percentile $98,700
Employed locally 350
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,260
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $69,000
    90th
    $98,700

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,540
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,540
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $127,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Capital/Northern New York is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York 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 Capital/Northern New York is 1.5% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,260 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.