Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $50,300 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $72,330
Employed locally 280
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $39,420
    50th (median)
    $50,300
    75th
    $62,580
    90th
    $72,330

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 63% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 37% 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
    Alaska $83,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $72,180
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $67,730
    Maryland $65,000

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,300
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,010
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,830
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $90,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Slidell, LA is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.81 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell 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 Slidell, LA is 15.9% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,420.