Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $60,120 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $92,850
Employed locally 130
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $45,730
    50th (median)
    $60,120
    75th
    $78,020
    90th
    $92,850

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 93% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 7% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,090
    Ithaca, NY $62,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,480
    Syracuse, NY $61,550

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,200
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,440
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,420
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,690
    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Watertown, NY is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.17 or more per hour.

    Is Watertown 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 Watertown, NY is 0.5% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,730.