Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Illinois
Also called: HVAC Mechanics
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois earn a median of $77,410 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($61,010)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,740
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,690; the top 10% earn over $117,550. Nationally the range is $40,050 to $95,210.
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in Illinois
How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make in Illinois?
The median is $77,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,690 and the top 10% earn over $117,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+27% vs. the national median of $61,010). Living costs are not included.