Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $57,110 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.46
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $82,830
Employed locally 2,620
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $57,110
    75th
    $73,320
    90th
    $82,830

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 60% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 40% 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
    Connecticut $73,910
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,450
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $66,770
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,670
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $63,110
    Portland-South Portland, ME $62,560

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,170
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Salt Lake City, UT is $27.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 4.5% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.