Refrigeration Mechanic Salary (2025)
HVAC · SOC Code 49-9021 · 4-year apprenticeship
National Salary Range
Refrigeration Mechanic salaries range from $48,449 to $75,238 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Refrigeration Mechanic Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $75,238 | $45,951 – $112,936 | $39,599 | C | 10,804 |
| New York, NY | $73,363 | $46,306 – $113,210 | $39,232 | C | 11,589 |
| Boston, MA | $70,719 | $43,588 – $106,144 | $46,526 | C | 9,379 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,807 | $40,222 – $100,936 | $40,848 | C | 10,197 |
| Seattle, WA | $65,913 | $41,424 – $96,977 | $44,237 | C | 4,017 |
| Denver, CO | $63,809 | $40,124 – $98,661 | $49,851 | C | 6,075 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,872 | $37,321 – $92,221 | $58,370 | B | 5,230 |
| Detroit, MI | $61,359 | $38,581 – $88,265 | $68,943 | B | 4,379 |
| Portland, OR | $61,027 | $37,796 – $90,612 | $46,944 | C | 7,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $60,980 | $38,762 – $89,256 | $53,026 | C | 5,564 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $58,241 | $36,786 – $90,506 | $56,001 | B | 4,865 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,960 | $37,593 – $81,739 | $56,824 | B | 7,103 |
| Chicago, IL | $57,824 | $34,764 – $84,302 | $54,041 | C | 6,059 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,326 | $34,545 – $84,751 | $62,311 | B | 4,672 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $56,553 | $35,266 – $87,561 | $54,906 | C | 6,078 |
| Houston, TX | $55,511 | $35,885 – $83,278 | $57,824 | B | 5,363 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $55,498 | $33,434 – $81,394 | $53,363 | C | 5,984 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $55,424 | $33,611 – $82,908 | $60,905 | B | 3,486 |
| Atlanta, GA | $54,581 | $32,246 – $78,591 | $51,492 | C | 6,448 |
| Kansas City, MO | $54,482 | $34,142 – $81,468 | $57,960 | B | 3,972 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $53,734 | $33,922 – $77,135 | $55,973 | B | 4,461 |
| Charlotte, NC | $53,414 | $32,835 – $77,323 | $54,504 | C | 3,514 |
| Columbus, OH | $52,671 | $34,289 – $79,372 | $56,635 | B | 4,471 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,608 | $31,126 – $74,215 | $50,105 | C | 4,589 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,596 | $32,217 – $77,793 | $57,329 | B | 3,985 |
| Tampa, FL | $50,810 | $31,155 – $74,558 | $50,307 | C | 5,709 |
| Raleigh, NC | $50,024 | $30,082 – $74,881 | $50,024 | C | 3,611 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,021 | $30,491 – $70,576 | $54,468 | C | 4,659 |
| New Orleans, LA | $48,850 | $30,600 – $70,608 | $51,421 | C | 4,258 |
| Miami, FL | $48,449 | $31,382 – $73,514 | $39,712 | C | 4,658 |
About Refrigeration Mechanic Pay
Refrigeration Mechanics earn a national median salary of $57,855 based on 2025 BLS data. The highest-paying city for this trade is San Francisco at $75,238 median, while Miami offers the lowest at $48,449.
Becoming a refrigeration mechanic typically requires a 4-year apprenticeship program. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) can expect around $45,951, while master-level tradespeople (90th percentile) earn $112,936 or more. With 13% wage growth over the past 5 years, this trade is growing faster than average.
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