Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $57,780 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.78
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $79,950
Employed locally 1,080
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $45,540
    50th (median)
    $57,780
    75th
    $66,080
    90th
    $79,950

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 93% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,180
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $67,730
    Maryland $65,000

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,060
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,140
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,080
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Orleans, LA is $27.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.24 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA is 3.4% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,540.