Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installer Salary in the Industry of Building Equipment Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in the industry of building equipment contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installer salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$28,370
25th Percentile Wage
$35,170
50th Percentile Wage
$45,600
75th Percentile Wage
$58,900
90th Percentile Wage
$74,620

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in the industry of building equipment contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is $74,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is $28,370.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in the industry of Building Equipment Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$45,600
2.68% 7.96%
2016
$44,380
2.46% -
2015
$43,290
1.34% -
2014
$42,710
1.80% -
2013
$41,940
-0.07% -
2012
$41,970
- -

Table 3. Compare Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installer Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in 17 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Residential Building Construction
$53,630
Construction of Buildings
$53,580
Nonresidential Building Construction
$53,440
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$52,440
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$51,220
Building Finishing Contractors
$51,050
Masonry Contractors
$48,690
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$46,330
Building Equipment Contractors
$45,600
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$45,570
Specialty Trade Contractors
$45,550
Utility System Construction
$44,930
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$44,280
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$44,130
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$39,440
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$34,590
Roofing Contractors
$30,880

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