Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is $37.48 an hour ($77,960 a year). About 7,210 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($61,010). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($77,410).
Pay range for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.82 | $47,460 |
| 25% of workers | $29.35 | $61,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.48 | $77,960 |
| 75% of workers | $46.53 | $96,790 |
| 90% of workers | $56.70 | $117,940 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $78,710 | 370 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $77,960 | 7,210 |
| Decatur | $77,770 | 90 |
| Rockford | $75,070 | 190 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $74,880 | 240 |
| Springfield | $70,730 | 110 |
| Bloomington | $64,030 | 140 |
| Kankakee | $62,570 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 40,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $58,020 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $103,380 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $75,800 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,070 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $56,900 |
| Home Appliance Repairers | $59,750 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $115,780 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $68,580 |
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