Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $66,890 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.16
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $103,370
Employed locally 270
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $56,190
    50th (median)
    $66,890
    75th
    $97,270
    90th
    $103,370

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 94% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 6% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $75,150
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,400
    Rockford, IL $73,910
    Illinois $71,620

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,200
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,530
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,890
    Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$74,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Peoria, IL is $32.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.70 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria 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 Peoria, IL is 11.8% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $44,510 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,190.