Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $46,490 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $64,430
Employed locally 1,510
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $38,980
    50th (median)
    $46,490
    75th
    $59,220
    90th
    $64,430

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 71% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 29% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,220
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,460
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Little Rock, AR is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock 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 Little Rock, AR is 22.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,980.