Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,170 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.70
10th percentile $49,310
90th percentile $105,900
Employed locally 200
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,310
    25th
    $55,650
    50th (median)
    $72,170
    75th
    $83,630
    90th
    $105,900

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,850
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,940
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $72,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $74,680
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $126,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts is $34.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.33 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is 20.7% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,310 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,650.