Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Southside Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,990 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $73,890
Employed locally 340
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $73,890

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,240
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,510
    Tire Repairers and Changers $41,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southside Virginia is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

    Is Southside Virginia 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 Southside Virginia is 16.4% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.