Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $60,460 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $79,840
Employed locally 70
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $60,460
    75th
    $73,380
    90th
    $79,840

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 95% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 5% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Ithaca, NY $62,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,480
    Syracuse, NY $61,550

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,020
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,550
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,600
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $72,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Elmira, NY is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.73 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira 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 Elmira, NY is 1.1% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.