Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $62,830 +5% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $39,550
90th percentile $89,680
Employed locally 120
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,550
    25th
    $49,830
    50th (median)
    $62,830
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $89,680

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 86% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 14% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,480
    Syracuse, NY $61,550
    Binghamton, NY $60,740

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,650
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,020
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,600
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $89,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Ithaca, NY is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.45 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca 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 Ithaca, NY is 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,550 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,830.