Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $48,560 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $37,130
90th percentile $68,870
Employed locally 510
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,130
    25th
    $45,350
    50th (median)
    $48,560
    75th
    $58,950
    90th
    $68,870

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 28% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $58,810
    Flint, MI $58,780
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $58,050
    Florence, SC $54,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $53,510
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,970

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $60,200
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,150
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $44,720
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Panama City, FL is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.46 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City 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 Panama City, FL is 18.8% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,130 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,350.