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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,710
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.5% vs 2024
$67,410
Mean Salary
$61,710
Median Salary
$29.67
Hourly Rate
6,630 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $61,710 per year ($5,142/month).
This is 2.1% below the national average of $63,005.
Wisconsin ranks #23 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 6,630 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries decreased by 0.5% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin range from $45,930 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,840 and $79,100.
Median $61,710
P10: $45,930P25: $50,840P75: $79,100P90: $98,070
10th
$45,930
25th
$50,840
Median
$61,710
75th
$79,100
90th
$98,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,930
$22.08
$3,827
25th Percentile
$50,840
$24.44
$4,236
Median (50th)
$61,710
$29.67
$5,142
75th Percentile
$79,100
$38.03
$6,591
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,070
$47.15
$8,172
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,410 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Wisconsin ranks #23 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin is $61,710 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,410.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin range from $45,930 at the 10th percentile to $98,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,840 and $79,100.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Wisconsin typically start around $45,930 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,840 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,630 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wisconsin is approximately $29.67 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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