Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $62,720 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $108,900
Employed locally 310
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $62,720
    75th
    $89,670
    90th
    $108,900

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 98% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 2% 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
    Alaska $83,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,180
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $67,730
    Maryland $65,000

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,500
    Riggers $36,100
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $52,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,710
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Houma, LA is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

    Is Houma 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 Houma, LA is 4.9% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.