Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $45,250 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $63,880
Employed locally 120
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $45,250
    75th
    $53,820
    90th
    $63,880

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 82% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 18% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$36,010
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$59,870
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$47,930
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$48,470
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Hot Springs, AR is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.53 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, AR is 24.3% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.