Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $62,560 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $46,980
90th percentile $80,550
Employed locally 990
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,980
    25th
    $53,030
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $75,600
    90th
    $80,550

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 71% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 29% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,100
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,820
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $72,170
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $67,350

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,330
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $62,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Portland, ME is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.92 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 4.6% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,980 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,030.