Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$59,810
↑ 37.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 37.9% since 2011 ($43,380 → $59,810)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $59,810
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,810 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $57,300 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | $51,390 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $48,630 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | $50,590 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $48,730 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $47,610 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | $47,080 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $45,910 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $45,110 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | $44,630 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $43,880 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $43,640 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $43,380 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.