Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $74,890 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.00
10th percentile $49,180
90th percentile $102,850
Employed locally 260
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,180
    25th
    $59,910
    50th (median)
    $74,890
    75th
    $89,960
    90th
    $102,850

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 78% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 22% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $74,400
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,180

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,460
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,370
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Santa Maria, CA is $36.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.90 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria 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 Maria, CA is 25.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,180 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,910.