Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary by State
Also called: HVAC Mechanics
The national median pay for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is $61,010 a year. By state, it ranges from $48,110 in Arkansas to $84,390 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,050
- 25th percentile
- $48,360
- Median
- $61,010
- 75th percentile
- $77,060
- Top 10%
- $95,210
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 409,670 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $84,390 | +38% | $49,940 | $108,240 | 400 |
| 2 | Alaska | $77,430 | +27% | $48,580 | $105,140 | 610 |
| 3 | Illinois | $77,410 | +27% | $46,690 | $117,550 | 9,740 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $77,300 | +27% | $50,820 | $102,410 | 8,200 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $76,610 | +26% | $45,280 | $100,160 | 3,800 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $76,350 | +25% | $48,220 | $100,030 | 4,200 |
| 7 | Washington | $75,660 | +24% | $48,810 | $120,360 | 7,370 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $74,490 | +22% | $46,610 | $94,060 | 970 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $74,450 | +22% | $48,020 | $116,550 | 10,330 |
| 10 | New York | $74,430 | +22% | $48,560 | $100,680 | 24,430 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $73,850 | +21% | $47,520 | $97,140 | 2,560 |
| 12 | California | $72,560 | +19% | $46,950 | $109,060 | 35,130 |
| 13 | Maryland | $70,020 | +15% | $46,180 | $106,740 | 8,560 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $67,370 | +10% | $38,100 | $104,080 | 1,450 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $65,450 | +7% | $43,120 | $99,430 | 1,300 |
| 16 | Colorado | $65,200 | +7% | $48,220 | $103,640 | 8,940 |
| 17 | Maine | $63,170 | +4% | $47,090 | $82,090 | 2,250 |
| 18 | Oregon | $62,940 | +3% | $46,990 | $94,520 | 3,980 |
| 19 | Ohio | $62,510 | +2% | $38,630 | $98,310 | 14,150 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $62,400 | +2% | $45,970 | $89,440 | 15,880 |
| 21 | Delaware | $62,320 | +2% | $45,000 | $97,600 | 1,730 |
| 22 | Vermont | $62,150 | +2% | $50,280 | $93,110 | 970 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $61,710 | +1% | $45,930 | $98,070 | 6,630 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $61,390 | +1% | $48,420 | $75,190 | 1,610 |
| 25 | Michigan | $60,850 | 0% | $40,210 | $95,290 | 12,590 |
| 26 | Montana | $60,850 | 0% | $41,900 | $81,230 | 1,230 |
| 27 | Iowa | $60,680 | −1% | $43,040 | $86,280 | 3,840 |
| 28 | Nevada | $60,510 | −1% | $41,040 | $89,750 | 4,170 |
| 29 | Kansas | $60,460 | −1% | $43,660 | $83,500 | 3,770 |
| 30 | Indiana | $60,430 | −1% | $40,460 | $97,800 | 8,530 |
| 31 | Missouri | $59,950 | −2% | $39,180 | $88,760 | 7,220 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $59,850 | −2% | $43,540 | $81,110 | 3,020 |
| 33 | Virginia | $59,730 | −2% | $39,760 | $83,420 | 14,690 |
| 34 | Arizona | $59,400 | −3% | $37,950 | $80,160 | 10,860 |
| 35 | Utah | $58,730 | −4% | $37,570 | $80,500 | 5,580 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $58,650 | −4% | $36,950 | $78,210 | 5,380 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $58,620 | −4% | $38,790 | $80,020 | 5,100 |
| 38 | Texas | $57,760 | −5% | $38,100 | $81,860 | 34,730 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $57,560 | −6% | $36,050 | $79,660 | 5,650 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $57,260 | −6% | $37,780 | $77,160 | 15,230 |
| 41 | Florida | $56,670 | −7% | $38,370 | $78,210 | 39,160 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $56,610 | −7% | $39,170 | $75,530 | 6,920 |
| 43 | Georgia | $56,390 | −8% | $36,990 | $79,130 | 12,290 |
| 44 | Idaho | $56,240 | −8% | $38,660 | $80,780 | 4,550 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $55,490 | −9% | $38,540 | $81,590 | 9,740 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $54,700 | −10% | $37,840 | $79,050 | 690 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $50,270 | −18% | $37,380 | $75,770 | 1,950 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $48,850 | −20% | $36,160 | $72,640 | 1,690 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $48,680 | −20% | $36,160 | $76,240 | 2,700 |
| 50 | Alabama | $48,370 | −21% | $36,510 | $65,690 | 8,260 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $48,110 | −21% | $37,040 | $69,290 | 4,960 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary questions
Which state pays heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $84,390 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $61,010). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $48,110 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 39,160, with a median of $56,670.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.