Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $60,810 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $42,380
90th percentile $82,590
Employed locally 410
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,380
    25th
    $48,230
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $64,800
    90th
    $82,590

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,770
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,570
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,560
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $104,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southwest New York is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.98 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York 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 New York is 1.7% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $42,380 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,230.