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

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

Median annual salary $73,910 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.53
10th percentile $43,970
90th percentile $110,170
Employed locally 180
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,970
    25th
    $58,650
    50th (median)
    $73,910
    75th
    $83,950
    90th
    $110,170

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 111% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 11% above 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
    Illinois $71,620
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,330

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,520
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,640
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rockford, IL is $35.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.51 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford 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 Rockford, IL is 23.6% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,970 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,650.