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

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

Median annual salary $63,110 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $48,740
90th percentile $80,040
Employed locally 420
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,740
    25th
    $53,080
    50th (median)
    $63,110
    75th
    $76,010
    90th
    $80,040

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,040
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,700
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,610
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,460
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Central Wisconsin is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.33 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is 5.5% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $48,740 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,080.