Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $50,990 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $66,770
Employed locally 490
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $44,680
    50th (median)
    $50,990
    75th
    $61,510
    90th
    $66,770

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 81% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 19% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Alaska $83,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,580
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $67,350

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,950
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,160
    Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montgomery, AL is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.71 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL is 14.7% below 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.