Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,600 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.21
10th percentile $41,190
90th percentile $76,920
Employed locally 480
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,190
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $56,600
    75th
    $63,250
    90th
    $76,920

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,340
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,890
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Northeastern Wisconsin is $27.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.88 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Northeastern Wisconsin is 5.4% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,190 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.