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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$67,370
Median Annual Salary
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+6.0% vs 2024
$69,780
Mean Salary
$67,370
Median Salary
$32.39
Hourly Rate
1,450 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $67,370 per year ($5,614/month).
This is 6.9% above the national average of $63,005.
Rhode Island ranks #14 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 6.0% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island range from $38,100 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $104,080 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,760 and $81,610.
Median $67,370
P10: $38,100P25: $48,760P75: $81,610P90: $104,080
10th
$38,100
25th
$48,760
Median
$67,370
75th
$81,610
90th
$104,080
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,100
$18.32
$3,175
25th Percentile
$48,760
$23.44
$4,063
Median (50th)
$67,370
$32.39
$5,614
75th Percentile
$81,610
$39.24
$6,800
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$104,080
$50.04
$8,673
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#14
Rhode Island ranks #14 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 Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island is $67,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,780.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island range from $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $104,080 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,760 and $81,610.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Rhode Island typically start around $38,100 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,760 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,450 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Rhode Island is approximately $32.39 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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