Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $50,180 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $76,950
Employed locally 220
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $45,860
    50th (median)
    $50,180
    75th
    $60,970
    90th
    $76,950

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 79% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 21% 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
    Minnesota $73,390
    Minot, ND $72,800
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,490
    Ann Arbor, MI $63,220
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,830

    Related occupations in Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,160
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,940
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,220
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $39,750
    Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $103,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Niles, MI is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.26 or more per hour.

    Is Niles 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 Niles, MI is 16.1% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,860.