Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $61,140 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $41,110
90th percentile $84,150
Employed locally 5,750
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,110
    25th
    $48,450
    50th (median)
    $61,140
    75th
    $75,360
    90th
    $84,150

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 81% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 19% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,090
    Minnesota $73,390
    Minot, ND $72,800
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,490
    Ann Arbor, MI $63,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,830

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,700
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,550
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Detroit, MI is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.97 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit 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 Detroit, MI is 2.2% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,110 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,450.