Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $58,260 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.01
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $80,440
Employed locally 240
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $58,260
    75th
    $69,750
    90th
    $80,440

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,090
    Napa, CA $70,690
    Lexington Park, MD $64,600
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $64,250
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,830
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,220

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,160
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$51,920
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Erie, PA is $28.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.68 or more per hour.

    Is Erie 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 Erie, PA is 2.6% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.