Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $62,460 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.03
10th percentile $33,160
90th percentile $64,130
Employed locally 140
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,160
    25th
    $46,790
    50th (median)
    $62,460
    75th
    $64,130
    90th
    $64,130

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 95% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 5% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $61,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,160
    Michigan $60,090
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,790
    Hinesville, GA $58,670

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$55,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,500
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53,030
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$65,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Dalton, GA is $30.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.66 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton 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 Dalton, GA is 4.4% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $33,160 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,790.