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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Montana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Montana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,850
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$62,260
Mean Salary
$60,850
Median Salary
$29.25
Hourly Rate
1,230 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Montana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana earn a median salary of $60,850 per year ($5,070/month).
This is 3.4% below the national average of $63,005.
Montana ranks #25 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 1,230 people work in this occupation across Montana.
Salaries increased by 3.8% 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 Montana
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana range from $41,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,230 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $75,790.
Median $60,850
P10: $41,900P25: $48,150P75: $75,790P90: $81,230
10th
$41,900
25th
$48,150
Median
$60,850
75th
$75,790
90th
$81,230
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,900
$20.14
$3,491
25th Percentile
$48,150
$23.15
$4,012
Median (50th)
$60,850
$29.25
$5,070
75th Percentile
$75,790
$36.44
$6,315
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,230
$39.05
$6,769
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,260 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#25
Montana ranks #25 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 Montana?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana is $60,850 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,260.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana range from $41,900 at the 10th percentile to $81,230 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $75,790.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Montana typically start around $41,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,150 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,230 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Montana is approximately $29.25 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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