Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $55,670 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.77
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $77,570
Employed locally 200
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $44,400
    50th (median)
    $55,670
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $77,570

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 100% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 0% above 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,100
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,820
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $72,170
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,330
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $66,770

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,480
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,640
    Tire Repairers and Changers $30,110
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,640
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $48,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Las Cruces, NM is $26.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.76 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, NM is 6.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,400.