Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,510 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $43,500
90th percentile $110,640
Employed locally 340
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,500
    25th
    $53,670
    50th (median)
    $75,510
    75th
    $110,640
    90th
    $110,640

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,240
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,840
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,980
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $59,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Northwest Illinois is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois is 26.2% above 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,500 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,670.