Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $46,820 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $31,380
90th percentile $62,390
Employed locally 80
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,380
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $59,040
    90th
    $62,390

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 88% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 12% 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
    Alaska $83,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,580
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $67,350

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$39,030
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$51,660
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$40,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,210
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$45,630
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Gadsden, AL is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden 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 Gadsden, AL is 21.7% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,380 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.