Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois earn a median salary of $66,128 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +10.6% vs the national median of $59,810. An estimated 8,300 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $56,160 to $75,510 depending on location.
$66,128
Avg median salary in Illinois
$75,510
Highest paying metro
$56,160
Lowest paying metro
8,300
Employed in Illinois
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inHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $75,510 | $53,670 | $110,640 | 340 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $74,400 | $53,230 | $90,290 | 6,140 |
| Rockford, IL | $73,910 | $58,650 | $83,950 | 180 |
| East Central Illinois | $68,330 | $53,440 | $85,160 | 200 |
| Peoria, IL | $66,890 | $56,190 | $97,270 | 270 |
| Springfield, IL | $65,290 | $53,400 | $81,370 | 130 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,250 | $53,540 | $79,510 | 210 |
| Kankakee, IL | $62,670 | $46,710 | $74,870 | 50 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,660 | $50,300 | $79,470 | 70 |
| West Central Illinois | $61,870 | $45,390 | $75,380 | 330 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,600 | $46,170 | $74,790 | 110 |
| South Illinois | $56,160 | $45,850 | $72,010 | 270 |