Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $47,520 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $64,930
Employed locally 90
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $47,520
    75th
    $56,940
    90th
    $64,930

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 25% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $59,840
    Jackson, TN $57,130
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $52,000
    Knoxville, TN $50,030
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $49,600
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $49,450

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $55,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,490
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,650
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $45,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Cleveland, TN is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland 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 Cleveland, TN is 20.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.