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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers vs. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General: Salary Comparison (2026)

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installerss earn a median salary of $59,810/year, while Maintenance and Repair Workers, Generals earn $48,620/year - a difference of $11,190. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Median salary
$59,810
$48,620
Hourly rate
$28.75/hr
$23.38/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$39,130
$33,860
Senior level (90th %)
$91,020
$76,110
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
396,870
1,531,700
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Repair & Maintenance
Repair & Maintenance
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