Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $47,680 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $72,330
Employed locally 440
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $39,280
    50th (median)
    $47,680
    75th
    $59,470
    90th
    $72,330

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 78% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 22% 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
    Williamsport, PA $58,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $52,000
    Jackson, MS $51,030
    Hattiesburg, MS $45,520

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,140
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,910
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $75,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Gulfport, MS is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.91 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport 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 Gulfport, MS is 20.3% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,280.