Heating, AC & Refrigeration Mechanics
Install, service, and repair heating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings.
SOC Code: 49-9021 | Category: Mechanical & Maintenance
National Median Salary
$59,810
$28.75/hr
Total Employment
396,870
10-Year Growth
+5.7%
Top-Paying State
Alaska ($83,660)
+5.7% projected growth
Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.7pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$39,130 (entry)$59,810 (median)$91,020 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+19.9%
$10,450 total
Best States for Heating, AC & Refrigeration Mechanics
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| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AlaskaAK | $83,660 |
| 2 | District of ColumbiaDC | $83,390 |
| 3 | MassachusettsMA | $76,990 |
| 4 | ConnecticutCT | $73,910 |
| 5 | MinnesotaMN | $73,390 |
| 6 | IllinoisIL | $71,620 |
| 7 | New JerseyNJ | $69,800 |
| 8 | WashingtonWA | $67,630 |
| 9 | North DakotaND | $66,770 |
| 10 | New YorkNY | $66,670 |
About Heating, AC & Refrigeration Mechanics
Install, service, and repair heating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings.
Heating, AC & Refrigeration Mechanics Salary by State
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