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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Iowa
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Iowa?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,680
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$63,120
Mean Salary
$60,680
Median Salary
$29.17
Hourly Rate
3,840 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Iowa
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa earn a median salary of $60,680 per year ($5,056/month).
This is 3.7% below the national average of $63,005.
Iowa ranks #27 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 3,840 people work in this occupation across Iowa.
Salaries increased by 2.0% 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 Iowa
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa range from $43,040 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,540 and $75,950.
Median $60,680
P10: $43,040P25: $48,540P75: $75,950P90: $86,280
10th
$43,040
25th
$48,540
Median
$60,680
75th
$75,950
90th
$86,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,040
$20.69
$3,586
25th Percentile
$48,540
$23.34
$4,045
Median (50th)
$60,680
$29.17
$5,056
75th Percentile
$75,950
$36.51
$6,329
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,280
$41.48
$7,190
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
Iowa ranks #27 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 Iowa?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa is $60,680 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,120.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa range from $43,040 at the 10th percentile to $86,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,540 and $75,950.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Iowa typically start around $43,040 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,540 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,840 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Iowa is approximately $29.17 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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