Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Elizabethtown, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elizabethtown, KY

Median annual salary $51,360 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.69
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $74,820
Employed locally 170
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $51,360
    75th
    $61,580
    90th
    $74,820

    Elizabethtown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,630 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 76% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 24% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,940
    Owensboro, KY $59,540
    Paducah, KY-IL $59,140
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $59,060
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $59,060
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $59,050

    Related occupations in Elizabethtown, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,850
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,170
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,470
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $55,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Elizabethtown, KY is $24.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.72 or more per hour.

    Is Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown, KY is 14.1% 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 Elizabethtown?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Elizabethtown, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.