Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,890 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.99
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 1,010
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $44,200
    50th (median)
    $49,890
    75th
    $60,530
    90th
    $63,580

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,530
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$42,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,750
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$71,370
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,280
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$47,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Western North Carolina is $23.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina 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 Western North Carolina is 16.6% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,200.