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

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

Median annual salary $59,450 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $91,360
Employed locally 410
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $59,450
    75th
    $78,760
    90th
    $91,360

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,090
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,380
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $56,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Northwest Minnesota is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.03 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 0.6% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.