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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $80,890 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.89
10th percentile $50,500
90th percentile $98,020
Employed locally 70
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,500
    25th
    $57,870
    50th (median)
    $80,890
    75th
    $83,750
    90th
    $98,020

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 111% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 11% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $73,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $68,210

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $89,340
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $101,150
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,250
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,020
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $71,560

    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, WA is $38.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.73 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, WA is 35.2% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $50,500 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,870.