Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,870 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.42
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $78,420
Employed locally 290
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $45,390
    50th (median)
    $52,870
    75th
    $64,720
    90th
    $78,420

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,850
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,170
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,670
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,270
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $90,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Northeast Virginia is $25.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Northeast Virginia is 11.6% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,390.