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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,410
Median Annual Salary
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+8.1% vs 2024
$77,570
Mean Salary
$77,410
Median Salary
$37.22
Hourly Rate
9,740 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois earn a median salary of $77,410 per year ($6,450/month).
This is 22.9% above the national average of $63,005.
Illinois ranks #3 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 9,740 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 8.1% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois range from $46,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $117,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,200 and $96,030.
Median $77,410
P10: $46,690P25: $60,200P75: $96,030P90: $117,550
10th
$46,690
25th
$60,200
Median
$77,410
75th
$96,030
90th
$117,550
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,690
$22.45
$3,890
25th Percentile
$60,200
$28.94
$5,016
Median (50th)
$77,410
$37.22
$6,450
75th Percentile
$96,030
$46.17
$8,002
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$117,550
$56.51
$9,795
Note: The mean (average) salary of $77,570 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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#3
Illinois ranks #3 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois is $77,410 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $77,570.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois range from $46,690 at the 10th percentile to $117,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,200 and $96,030.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Illinois typically start around $46,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,200 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,740 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Illinois is approximately $37.22 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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