Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $49,090 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $69,780
Employed locally 1,140
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $43,220
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $61,860
    90th
    $69,780

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 63% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 37% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,940
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,960
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$29,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Fayetteville, AR is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, AR is 17.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,220.