Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,500 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.16
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $76,760
Employed locally 350
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $49,170
    50th (median)
    $56,500
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $76,760

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,310
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,880
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southeast Iowa is $27.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa is 5.5% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,170.