Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $73,490 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.33
10th percentile $48,180
90th percentile $95,930
Employed locally 130
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,180
    25th
    $58,720
    50th (median)
    $73,490
    75th
    $83,110
    90th
    $95,930

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 98% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 2% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,090
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,450
    St. Cloud, MN $68,590
    Rochester, MN $68,420
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,770
    Fargo, ND-MN $65,600

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $53,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,300
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,320
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,050
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $57,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Mankato, MN is $35.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.21 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato 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 Mankato, MN is 22.9% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,180 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,720.