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

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

Median annual salary $58,410 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.08
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $79,220
Employed locally 50
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $39,610
    50th (median)
    $58,410
    75th
    $71,260
    90th
    $79,220

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,880
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,400
    Tire Repairers and Changers$37,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southwest Montana is $28.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana 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 Montana is 2.3% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,610.