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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $71,580 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.41
10th percentile $49,270
90th percentile $120,130
Employed locally 560
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,270
    25th
    $57,080
    50th (median)
    $71,580
    75th
    $93,970
    90th
    $120,130

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 70% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 30% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $71,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,200
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,240
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Santa Rosa, CA is $34.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.94 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa 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 Rosa, CA is 19.7% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,270 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,080.