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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in New Jersey
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in New Jersey?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$74,450
Median Annual Salary
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+6.7% vs 2024
$77,580
Mean Salary
$74,450
Median Salary
$35.79
Hourly Rate
10,330 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in New Jersey
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey earn a median salary of $74,450 per year ($6,204/month).
This is 18.2% above the national average of $63,005.
New Jersey ranks #9 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 10,330 people work in this occupation across New Jersey.
Salaries increased by 6.7% 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 New Jersey
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey range from $48,020 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $116,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,700 and $96,910.
Median $74,450
P10: $48,020P25: $56,700P75: $96,910P90: $116,550
10th
$48,020
25th
$56,700
Median
$74,450
75th
$96,910
90th
$116,550
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,020
$23.09
$4,001
25th Percentile
$56,700
$27.26
$4,725
Median (50th)
$74,450
$35.79
$6,204
75th Percentile
$96,910
$46.59
$8,075
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$116,550
$56.03
$9,712
Note: The mean (average) salary of $77,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
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#9
New Jersey ranks #9 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 New Jersey?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey is $74,450 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $77,580.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey range from $48,020 at the 10th percentile to $116,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,700 and $96,910.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in New Jersey typically start around $48,020 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,700 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,330 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in New Jersey is approximately $35.79 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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