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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Delaware
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Delaware?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,320
Median Annual Salary
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+4.0% vs 2024
$66,140
Mean Salary
$62,320
Median Salary
$29.96
Hourly Rate
1,730 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Delaware
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware earn a median salary of $62,320 per year ($5,193/month).
This is 1.1% below the national average of $63,005.
Delaware ranks #21 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 1,730 people work in this occupation across Delaware.
Salaries increased by 4.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Troubleshooting
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Installation
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.67
Building and Construction
4.18
Customer and Personal Service
4.03
Engineering and Technology
3.49
Computers and Electronics
3.29
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(68.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware range from $45,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $53,060 and $76,740.
Median $62,320
P10: $45,000P25: $53,060P75: $76,740P90: $97,600
10th
$45,000
25th
$53,060
Median
$62,320
75th
$76,740
90th
$97,600
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,000
$21.63
$3,750
25th Percentile
$53,060
$25.51
$4,421
Median (50th)
$62,320
$29.96
$5,193
75th Percentile
$76,740
$36.89
$6,395
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$97,600
$46.92
$8,133
Note: The mean (average) salary of $66,140 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Delaware ranks #21 of 51 states
$63,005
National avg. for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Delaware?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware is $62,320 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $66,140.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware range from $45,000 at the 10th percentile to $97,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $53,060 and $76,740.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Delaware typically start around $45,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $53,060 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,730 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Delaware is approximately $29.96 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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