Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $68,590 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.97
10th percentile $49,110
90th percentile $88,250
Employed locally 390
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,110
    25th
    $53,450
    50th (median)
    $68,590
    75th
    $81,870
    90th
    $88,250

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 91% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,090
    Mankato, MN $73,490
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,450
    Rochester, MN $68,420
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,770
    Fargo, ND-MN $65,600

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,120
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in St. Cloud, MN is $32.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.19 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud, MN is 14.7% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $49,110 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,450.