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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $60,360 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $46,810
90th percentile $82,090
Employed locally 190
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,810
    25th
    $50,980
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $74,200
    90th
    $82,090

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 65% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 35% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,280
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120,680
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,800
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.07 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 0.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,810 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,980.