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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Tennessee
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Tennessee?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.8% vs 2024
$57,810
Mean Salary
$55,490
Median Salary
$26.68
Hourly Rate
9,740 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Tennessee
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $55,490 per year ($4,624/month).
This is 11.9% below the national average of $63,005.
Tennessee ranks #45 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 9,740 people work in this occupation across Tennessee.
Salaries increased by 7.8% 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 Tennessee
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee range from $38,540 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,590 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,990 and $65,590.
Median $55,490
P10: $38,540P25: $46,990P75: $65,590P90: $81,590
10th
$38,540
25th
$46,990
Median
$55,490
75th
$65,590
90th
$81,590
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,540
$18.53
$3,211
25th Percentile
$46,990
$22.59
$3,915
Median (50th)
$55,490
$26.68
$4,624
75th Percentile
$65,590
$31.53
$5,465
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,590
$39.23
$6,799
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#45
Tennessee ranks #45 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 Tennessee?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee is $55,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,810.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee range from $38,540 at the 10th percentile to $81,590 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,990 and $65,590.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Tennessee typically start around $38,540 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,740 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tennessee is approximately $26.68 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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