Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $50,210 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $73,810
Employed locally 540
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $50,210
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $73,810

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 85% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 15% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $58,810
    Flint, MI $58,780
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $58,050
    Florence, SC $54,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $53,510
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,970

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $62,550
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $36,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Gainesville, FL is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL is 16.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.