Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $45,780 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $59,160
Employed locally 120
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $45,780
    75th
    $50,770
    90th
    $59,160

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 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
    Dalton, GA $62,460
    Sheboygan, WI $61,350
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $60,160
    Michigan $60,090
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,790

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,510
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,600
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$49,610
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$51,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Valdosta, GA is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.79 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta 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 Valdosta, GA is 23.5% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.