Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $61,090 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $95,890
Employed locally 250
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $61,090
    75th
    $78,370
    90th
    $95,890

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,090
    Peoria, IL $66,890
    California $65,290
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,990

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,200
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,960
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,460
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Waterloo, IA is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo 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 Waterloo, IA is 2.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,120 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.