Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $72,690 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.95
10th percentile $45,470
90th percentile $99,510
Employed locally 270
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,470
    25th
    $56,790
    50th (median)
    $72,690
    75th
    $81,770
    90th
    $99,510

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 25% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,830
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,220
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $61,660
    Vineland, NJ $61,340

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$77,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67,200
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$101,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Trenton, NJ is $34.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.71 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton 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 Trenton, NJ is 21.5% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $45,470 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,790.