Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 708 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 88% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $52.50 (n = 626 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $52.50 to $52.50. This page was built 20 October 2026.
66% of these postings are from Greater San Diego Air Conditioning Company Inc..
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $52.50 | $109,200 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $52.50 | $109,200 |
| 75th percentile | $52.50 | $109,200 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $288.46 | $599,997 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 708 |
| Postings that stated pay | 626 (88%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 97% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 25 (4%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 57% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 0% |
| Employers | 82 |
| Cities | 107 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $288.46 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- Figure in posting (period inferred as year)
- $150,000 to $600,000 per year
- Job title
- Territory Account Manager (Pump, Power & HVAC)
- Employer
- EquipmentShare
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- First seen
- 29 September 2026
- Posting text
- “…fluid solutions, power solutions and more. Pay: $150,000 - $600,000 Total Compensation ($40,000 base salary + Uncapped…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater San Diego Air Conditioning Company Inc. | 466 | $52.50 | Open jobs |
| Howell Chase Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing | 62 | $36.06 | Open jobs |
| Constellation Energy | 41 | $37.69 | Open jobs |
| Jakes | 12 | Open jobs | |
| Johnson Controls | 9 | Open jobs | |
| ARS/Rescue Rooter | 8 | Open jobs | |
| Jetson Home | 7 | Open jobs | |
| MAC Heating & Air | 7 | Open jobs | |
| GPAC | 6 | Open jobs | |
| EquipmentShare | 5 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 478 | $52.50 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in California |
| South Carolina | 77 | $36.06 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in South Carolina |
| Maryland | 52 | $37.69 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in Maryland |
| North Carolina | 11 | ||
| Virginia | 10 | ||
| Florida | 8 | ||
| Georgia | 7 | ||
| Ohio | 7 | ||
| Texas | 7 | ||
| Illinois | 6 | ||
| New York | 6 | ||
| Indiana | 4 | ||
| Massachusetts | 4 | ||
| Wisconsin | 4 | ||
| Michigan | 3 |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 697 | 622 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 14 | 6 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $57,300 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/hvac-mechanics