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

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

Median annual salary $60,830 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $43,900
90th percentile $93,970
Employed locally 350
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,900
    25th
    $47,770
    50th (median)
    $60,830
    75th
    $79,310
    90th
    $93,970

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,300
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,430
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southeast Minnesota is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 1.7% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,900 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,770.