Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $60,170 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $47,630
90th percentile $77,650
Employed locally 100
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,630
    25th
    $51,280
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $64,480
    90th
    $77,650

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 85% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 15% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    Springfield, MA $74,630
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,400
    Minnesota $73,390
    Minot, ND $72,800

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,770
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,360
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,610
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $52,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Michigan City, IN is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.06 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City 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 Michigan City, IN is 0.6% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,630 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,280.