Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $51,240 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.63
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $72,940
Employed locally 130
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $51,240
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $72,940

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 62% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 38% 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
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,250
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,030

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,240
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,360
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $48,970
    Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $45,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Pinehurst, NC is $24.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.58 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst, NC is 14.3% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.