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

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

Median annual salary $49,330 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $76,450
Employed locally 270
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $49,330
    75th
    $62,680
    90th
    $76,450

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,380
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$49,610
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$51,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Northwest Virginia is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.02 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Virginia is 17.5% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.