Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $46,210 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $31,310
90th percentile $73,370
Employed locally 680
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,310
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $46,210
    75th
    $59,140
    90th
    $73,370

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 79% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 21% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,910
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $56,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,770
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,380

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$36,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$43,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$63,240
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$46,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50,870
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$53,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in El Paso, TX is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.91 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso 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 El Paso, TX is 22.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,310 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.