Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Kentucky
Also called: HVAC Mechanics
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky earn a median of $58,620 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($61,010)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,100
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,790; the top 10% earn over $80,020. Nationally the range is $40,050 to $95,210.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$42,670 median in Kentucky
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,160 median in Kentucky
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$48,900 median in Kentucky
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61,450 median in Kentucky
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37,000 median in Kentucky
- Geothermal Technicians$51,310 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in Kentucky
How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make in Kentucky?
The median is $58,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,790 and the top 10% earn over $80,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $61,010). Living costs are not included.