Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, NC

Median annual salary $46,650 -22% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $31,630
90th percentile $74,130
Employed locally 220
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,630
    25th
    $38,150
    50th (median)
    $46,650
    75th
    $57,880
    90th
    $74,130

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 28% 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
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,250
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,030

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,370
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $73,240
    Tire Repairers and Changers $30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Jacksonville, NC is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.36 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, NC is 22% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $31,630 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,150.