Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $57,860 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $37,200
90th percentile $81,680
Employed locally 550
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,200
    25th
    $48,110
    50th (median)
    $57,860
    75th
    $71,030
    90th
    $81,680

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 83% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 17% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    Springfield, MA $74,630
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,400
    Minnesota $73,390
    Minot, ND $72,800

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,990
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,750
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,210
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Fort Wayne, IN is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Wayne 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 Wayne, IN is 3.3% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,200 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,110.