Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,870 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.74
10th percentile $43,540
90th percentile $83,610
Employed locally 330
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,540
    25th
    $45,390
    50th (median)
    $61,870
    75th
    $75,380
    90th
    $83,610

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,750
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,210
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,780
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,810
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $48,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in West Central Illinois is $29.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.90 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois 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 West Central Illinois is 3.4% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $43,540 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,390.