Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $49,770 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $77,790
Employed locally 130
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $44,420
    50th (median)
    $49,770
    75th
    $66,660
    90th
    $77,790

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 67% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 33% 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
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,510
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,100
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $74,820
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $72,170
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,330
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $66,770

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,780
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,690
    Tire Repairers and Changers $35,110
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,860
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $67,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Santa Fe, NM is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe, NM is 16.8% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,420.