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

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

Median annual salary $56,160 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $76,900
Employed locally 270
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $56,160
    75th
    $72,010
    90th
    $76,900

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,770
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,990
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,880
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Illinois is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.10 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois 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 Illinois is 6.1% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.