Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $62,790 +5% vs national
Median hourly $30.19
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $95,950
Employed locally 190
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $51,530
    50th (median)
    $62,790
    75th
    $77,600
    90th
    $95,950

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 86% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $75,150
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,450
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $67,730
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $64,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,250

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,010
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,520
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,320
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Oshkosh, WI is $30.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.36 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh, WI is 5% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,530.