Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in South Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,450 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $64,690
Employed locally 290
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $38,160
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $56,520
    90th
    $64,690

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,570
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,000
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Central Tennessee is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.31 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Tennessee 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 South Central Tennessee is 22.3% 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 South Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in South Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,160.