Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $51,240 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.63
10th percentile $36,820
90th percentile $69,350
Employed locally 440
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,820
    25th
    $44,780
    50th (median)
    $51,240
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $69,350

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 85% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 15% 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
    Alaska $83,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,580
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $68,330
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $67,350

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,540
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,980
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,490
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $24.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.70 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa, AL is 14.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,820 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,780.