Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,130 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $96,080
Employed locally 430
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $48,910
    50th (median)
    $59,130
    75th
    $70,910
    90th
    $96,080

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,890
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,870
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southwest Colorado is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado 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 Southwest Colorado is 1.1% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,910.