Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $50,770 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.41
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $74,400
Employed locally 680
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $50,770
    75th
    $62,040
    90th
    $74,400

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 79% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 21% 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
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,250
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,030

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,090
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $47,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Winston, NC is $24.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

    Is Winston 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 Winston, NC is 15.1% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.