Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $59,690 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $40,630
90th percentile $78,270
Employed locally 2,430
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,630
    25th
    $48,130
    50th (median)
    $59,690
    75th
    $67,460
    90th
    $78,270

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Vallejo, CA $66,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,290
    Corvallis, OR $62,090
    Charlottesville, VA $61,980

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,680
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Richmond, VA is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond 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 Richmond, VA is 0.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $40,630 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,130.