Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $60,920 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $45,870
90th percentile $98,300
Employed locally 880
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,870
    25th
    $51,320
    50th (median)
    $60,920
    75th
    $76,650
    90th
    $98,300

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 70% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 30% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    District of Columbia $83,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Connecticut $73,910
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $66,950

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,140
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,900
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,170
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,320
    Tire Repairers and Changers$38,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Colorado Springs, CO is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 1.9% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,870 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,320.