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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in West Virginia earned a median of $48,850 a year ($23.49 an hour) in May 2025, 20% below the national median of $61,010; 1,690 were employed there, ranking #48 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $48,850 | $61,010 |
| Mean annual wage | $51,700 | $64,780 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.49 | $29.33 |
| 10th percentile | $36,160 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $38,400 | $48,360 |
| 75th percentile | $60,790 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $72,640 | $95,210 |
| Employment | 1,690 | 409,670 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.402 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.91 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.