Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,770 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.10
10th percentile $46,000
90th percentile $83,310
Employed locally 160
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,000
    25th
    $51,480
    50th (median)
    $66,770
    75th
    $74,120
    90th
    $83,310

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,680
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,790
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$69,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,880
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$48,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Connecticut is $32.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.46 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut 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 Connecticut is 11.6% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,000 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,480.