Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, Richmond
$59,130
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Richmond, VA. Middle half of wages roughly $47,220 to $65,710.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −3.1%
- US median
- $61,010
- Metro RPP
- 97.9
- Middle half
- $47,220 to $65,710
- OEWS employment
- 2,700
- SOC
- 49-9021
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Richmond pay a median $59,130 (May 2025), 3.1% below the US median of $61,010. At local prices (RPP 97.9), that median buys about what $60,398 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$59,130 in Richmond buys about what $60,398 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 97.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 99.1 vs all-items 97.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $59,130 | $47,220 to $65,710 | 97.9 |
| Virginia Beach | $59,470 | $47,880 to $70,280 | 97.9 |
| San Francisco | $78,490 | $61,930 to $101,870 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $58,750 | $44,190 to $72,890 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Richmond?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Richmond, VA is $59,130.
- How does Richmond pay compare to the US median for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers?
- Local median pay is 3.1% below the national OEWS median of $61,010.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Richmond is 97.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $59,130 has about the same purchasing power as $60,398 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.