Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $60,610 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $39,060
90th percentile $80,080
Employed locally 250
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,060
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $60,610
    75th
    $72,530
    90th
    $80,080

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 89% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 11% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,770
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,080
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $60,820
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $60,530
    Jackson, MI $59,950

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68,050
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,630
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$105,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Topeka, KS is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka 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 Topeka, KS is 1.3% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,060 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.