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

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

Median annual salary $48,360 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $34,150
90th percentile $73,520
Employed locally 300
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,150
    25th
    $39,050
    50th (median)
    $48,360
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $73,520

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 74% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 26% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,640
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Longview, TX is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is Longview 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 Longview, TX is 19.1% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,150 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,050.