Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $61,320 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $83,620
Employed locally 170
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $75,160
    90th
    $83,620

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 83% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 17% 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
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Peoria, IL $66,890
    California $65,290
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,990

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,700
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,740
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,150
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa City, IA is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City 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 Iowa City, IA is 2.5% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.