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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Kentucky
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Kentucky?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,620
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.4% vs 2024
$58,870
Mean Salary
$58,620
Median Salary
$28.18
Hourly Rate
5,100 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Kentucky
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $58,620 per year ($4,885/month).
This is 7.0% below the national average of $63,005.
Kentucky ranks #37 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 5,100 people work in this occupation across Kentucky.
Salaries decreased by 0.4% 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 Kentucky
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky range from $38,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,780 and $67,540.
Median $58,620
P10: $38,790P25: $47,780P75: $67,540P90: $80,020
10th
$38,790
25th
$47,780
Median
$58,620
75th
$67,540
90th
$80,020
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,790
$18.65
$3,232
25th Percentile
$47,780
$22.97
$3,981
Median (50th)
$58,620
$28.18
$4,885
75th Percentile
$67,540
$32.47
$5,628
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,020
$38.47
$6,668
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,870 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Kentucky ranks #37 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 Kentucky?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky is $58,620 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,870.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky range from $38,790 at the 10th percentile to $80,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,780 and $67,540.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Kentucky typically start around $38,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,100 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Kentucky is approximately $28.18 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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