Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Western Washington

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

Median annual salary $60,800 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $83,940
Employed locally 190
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $47,970
    50th (median)
    $60,800
    75th
    $75,270
    90th
    $83,940

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$90,320
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,740
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68,550
    Millwrights$74,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Western Washington is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.48 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington 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 Washington is 1.7% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,970.