Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $61,980 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $47,060
90th percentile $77,630
Employed locally 400
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,060
    25th
    $49,610
    50th (median)
    $61,980
    75th
    $67,380
    90th
    $77,630

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 68% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 32% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Vallejo, CA $66,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,290
    Corvallis, OR $62,090
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,590

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,020
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,360
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69,970
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Charlottesville, VA is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville, VA is 3.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,060 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,610.