Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $60,780 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $74,680
Employed locally 90
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $46,270
    50th (median)
    $60,780
    75th
    $68,440
    90th
    $74,680

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 92% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 8% 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
    Bozeman, MT $63,720
    Binghamton, NY $60,740
    Missoula, MT $60,350
    Billings, MT $60,010
    Helena, MT $58,360
    Sumter, SC $48,670

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $77,730
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,420
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $69,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Great Falls, MT is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.05 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls 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 Great Falls, MT is 1.6% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,270.