Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $61,550 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $93,220
Employed locally 710
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $49,790
    50th (median)
    $61,550
    75th
    $76,850
    90th
    $93,220

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 84% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Ithaca, NY $62,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,480
    Binghamton, NY $60,740

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,650
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,330
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Syracuse, NY is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.53 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse 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 Syracuse, NY is 2.9% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,790.