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

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

Median annual salary $46,660 -22% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $73,830
Employed locally 60
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $42,620
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $58,410
    90th
    $73,830

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,460
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$103,350
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$47,840
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$78,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in East-Central Montana is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.52 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana 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 Montana is 22% below 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,620.