Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,330 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.85
10th percentile $44,760
90th percentile $87,830
Employed locally 200
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,760
    25th
    $53,440
    50th (median)
    $68,330
    75th
    $85,160
    90th
    $87,830

    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 East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,370
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,270
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in East Central Illinois is $32.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.94 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois 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 East Central Illinois is 14.2% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,760 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,440.