Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $60,840 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $40,690
90th percentile $88,410
Employed locally 950
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,690
    25th
    $49,430
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $75,860
    90th
    $88,410

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,990
    Carson City, NV $59,410
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,790
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $57,260
    Greenville, NC $51,710

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,650
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,140
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,900
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,280
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $75,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Reno, NV is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.53 or more per hour.

    Is Reno 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 Reno, NV is 1.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $40,690 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,430.