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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,300
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.4% vs 2024
$77,760
Mean Salary
$77,300
Median Salary
$37.16
Hourly Rate
8,200 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $77,300 per year ($6,441/month).
This is 22.7% above the national average of $63,005.
Massachusetts ranks #4 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 8,200 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts range from $50,820 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,070 and $95,070.
Median $77,300
P10: $50,820P25: $61,070P75: $95,070P90: $102,410
10th
$50,820
25th
$61,070
Median
$77,300
75th
$95,070
90th
$102,410
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,820
$24.43
$4,235
25th Percentile
$61,070
$29.36
$5,089
Median (50th)
$77,300
$37.16
$6,441
75th Percentile
$95,070
$45.71
$7,922
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$102,410
$49.24
$8,534
Note: The mean (average) salary of $77,760 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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#4
Massachusetts ranks #4 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts is $77,300 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $77,760.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts range from $50,820 at the 10th percentile to $102,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,070 and $95,070.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $50,820 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,070 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,200 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Massachusetts is approximately $37.16 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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