Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $60,910 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $45,450
90th percentile $92,050
Employed locally 490
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,450
    25th
    $48,660
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $79,750
    90th
    $92,050

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,090
    Minnesota $73,390
    Minot, ND $72,800
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,490
    Ann Arbor, MI $63,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,830

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,830
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,720
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,340
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,520
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kalamazoo, MI is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.08 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo, MI is 1.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,450 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,660.