Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,420 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.68
10th percentile $37,610
90th percentile $79,740
Employed locally 340
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,610
    25th
    $48,600
    50th (median)
    $53,420
    75th
    $62,850
    90th
    $79,740

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,970
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,860
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,910
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $25.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania is 10.7% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,610 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,600.