Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $61,110 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $46,190
90th percentile $77,990
Employed locally 450
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,190
    25th
    $51,250
    50th (median)
    $61,110
    75th
    $66,750
    90th
    $77,990

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 25% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $59,700
    Rapid City, SD $59,560
    Gadsden, AL $46,820

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,670
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,760
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,440
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $65,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 2.2% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $46,190 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,250.