Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in East Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $46,400 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $68,740
Employed locally 320
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $38,510
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $56,820
    90th
    $68,740

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,750
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,320
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50,710
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in East Tennessee is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.45 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee 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 Tennessee is 22.4% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,510.