Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $61,630 +3% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $97,700
Employed locally 1,120
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $48,420
    50th (median)
    $61,630
    75th
    $75,770
    90th
    $97,700

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 73% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 27% 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
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Peoria, IL $66,890
    California $65,290
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,990

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,840
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $64,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Des Moines, IA is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.34 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA is 3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,420.