Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,290 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $36,520
90th percentile $99,270
Employed locally 460
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,520
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $60,290
    75th
    $83,210
    90th
    $99,270

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,200
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,400
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,160
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $45,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southern Ohio is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.91 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio 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 Southern Ohio is 0.8% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,520 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.