Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Georgia
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in Georgia earned a median of $56,390 a year ($27.11 an hour) and a mean of $57,080 in May 2025. The median is 7.6% below the U.S. median of $61,010, ranking 43rd of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $56,390
- Median hourly
- $27.11
- Mean annual
- $57,080
- Jobs on record
- 12,290
Grey needle: U.S. median, $61,010 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Georgia compare on pay for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers?
Georgia ranks 43rd of 54 states and territories. District of Columbia is highest at $84,390, $28,000 more than the Georgia median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 41 | $56,670 | -7% | 39,160 |
| South Carolina | 42 | $56,610 | -7% | 6,920 |
| Georgia | 43 | $56,390 | -8% | 12,290 |
| Idaho | 44 | $56,240 | -8% | 4,550 |
| Tennessee | 45 | $55,490 | -9% | 9,740 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Georgia pay go further after prices?
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the U.S. average, so the $56,390 median buys about what $58,561 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $61,010 U.S. median. On this measure Georgia ranks 45th of 51, down from 43rd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Georgia pay heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers the most?
Dalton, GA is highest at $65,560, 16.3% above the Georgia median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton, GA | $65,560 | 150 |
| Hinesville, GA | $59,910 | 60 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $58,970 | 7,060 |
| Gainesville, GA | $53,310 | 330 |
| Rome, GA | $52,040 | 80 |
| Savannah, GA | $51,770 | 450 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $49,920 | 140 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $48,980 | 210 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $48,900 | 620 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $48,890 | 240 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $48,670 | 220 |
| Albany, GA | $48,320 | 140 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $47,960 | 430 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $47,880 | 560 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $47,870 | 340 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $47,360 | 560 |
| Valdosta, GA | $47,020 | 100 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $46,780 | 330 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Georgia is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work in Georgia?
BLS counts 12,290 jobs in Georgia, 3.0% of the 409,670 in the U.S. That is the 10th largest count among the 54 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.5 of every 1,000 jobs in Georgia, a location quotient of 0.95: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.95 times its national share, so it is about as concentrated here as in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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