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

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

Median annual salary $45,170 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $67,040
Employed locally 140
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $45,170
    75th
    $58,230
    90th
    $67,040

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67,460
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,120
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$49,340
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$29,120
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$42,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southwest Louisiana is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.92 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana 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 Louisiana is 24.5% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.