Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in South Florida

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

Median annual salary $58,050 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $72,820
Employed locally 340
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $47,860
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $61,120
    90th
    $72,820

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,600
    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,680
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104,300
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Florida is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.53 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida 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 Florida is 2.9% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,860.