Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $45,470 -24% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $34,980
90th percentile $73,520
Employed locally 160
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,980
    25th
    $38,040
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $53,520
    90th
    $73,520

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 73% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 27% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,910
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $56,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,770
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,380

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $34,850
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $39,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $58,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $47,210
    Tire Repairers and Changers $33,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Laredo, TX is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.53 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo 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 Laredo, TX is 24% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,980 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,040.