Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $51,530 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $78,460
Employed locally 960
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $51,530
    75th
    $62,850
    90th
    $78,460

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 75% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 25% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,770
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,080
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $60,820
    Topeka, KS $60,610
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $60,530

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81,500
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,660
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,190
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wichita, KS is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.76 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita 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 Wichita, KS is 13.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.