Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,440 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $79,530
Employed locally 270
National median $59,810

Compare Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Central Louisiana stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
in
Central Louisiana
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $41,950
    50th (median)
    $49,440
    75th
    $65,010
    90th
    $79,530

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$35,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,460
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$63,170
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$36,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$91,990
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$49,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Central Louisiana is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.26 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana 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 Central Louisiana is 17.3% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,950.