Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $63,610 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.58
10th percentile $47,040
90th percentile $101,580
Employed locally 990
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,040
    25th
    $57,980
    50th (median)
    $63,610
    75th
    $96,910
    90th
    $101,580

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 70% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 30% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    District of Columbia $83,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Connecticut $73,910
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $66,950

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,770
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,010
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,300
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Fort Collins, CO is $30.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.49 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO is 6.4% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,040 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,980.