Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $50,380 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $73,440
Employed locally 280
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $50,380
    75th
    $59,130
    90th
    $73,440

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 84% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 16% 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
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,250
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,030

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,160
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67,780
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$51,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Hickory, NC is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.21 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory 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 Hickory, NC is 15.8% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.