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

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

Median annual salary $57,700 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $74,180
Employed locally 440
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $47,680
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $74,180

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,050
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,400
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,410
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55,310
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$55,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Central Pennsylvania is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is 3.5% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,680.