Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $72,180 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.70
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $104,940
Employed locally 2,810
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $58,130
    50th (median)
    $72,180
    75th
    $84,020
    90th
    $104,940

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,400

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,270
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in San Diego, CA is $34.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.80 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 20.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $47,390 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,130.