Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $60,350 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $39,890
90th percentile $81,470
Employed locally 130
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,890
    25th
    $47,120
    50th (median)
    $60,350
    75th
    $68,170
    90th
    $81,470

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 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
    Bozeman, MT $63,720
    Great Falls, MT $60,780
    Binghamton, NY $60,740
    Billings, MT $60,010
    Helena, MT $58,360
    Sumter, SC $48,670

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,690
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $58,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,770
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $69,730
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,170
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Missoula, MT is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.47 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula 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 Missoula, MT is 0.9% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,890 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,120.