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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $83,980 +40.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.38
10th percentile $58,020
90th percentile $152,690
Employed locally 2,050
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,020
    25th
    $63,280
    50th (median)
    $83,980
    75th
    $117,300
    90th
    $152,690

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 53% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 47% 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
    Alaska $83,660
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Longview-Kelso, WA $80,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,240

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,180

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $84,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in San Jose, CA is $40.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.70 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 40.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $58,020 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,280.