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Best states for a refrigeration mechanic
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It seems like refrigeration mechanics are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for refrigeration mechanics aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of refrigeration mechanics in America is $66,000.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for refrigeration mechanics. North Dakota is the best state for refrigeration mechanics, where the median salary is $69,251.If you are currently seeking employment as a refrigeration mechanic, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for refrigeration mechanics in 2025
1. North Dakota
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 87 Average annual salary: $69,251 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
2. Delaware
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 97 Average annual salary: $65,979 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
3. Vermont
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 58 Average annual salary: $66,613 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
4. Idaho
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 129 Average annual salary: $62,636 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
5. Alaska
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 91 Average annual salary: $63,933 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 1.73
6. Montana
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 129 Average annual salary: $58,839 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
7. Washington
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 419 Average annual salary: $68,193 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
8. Rhode Island
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 49 Average annual salary: $67,095 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 0.64
9. Wyoming
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 60 Average annual salary: $57,155 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.59
10. Nevada
Total refrigeration mechanic jobs: 155 Average annual salary: $60,212 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a refrigeration mechanic
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Detailed list of the best states for a refrigeration mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $69,251 | $49,000 | 755,393 | 87 |
| 2 | Delaware | $65,979 | $43,000 | 961,939 | 97 |
| 3 | Vermont | $66,613 | $46,000 | 623,657 | 58 |
| 4 | Idaho | $62,636 | $43,000 | 1,716,943 | 129 |
| 5 | Alaska | $63,933 | $55,000 | 739,795 | 91 |
| 6 | Montana | $58,839 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 129 |
| 7 | Washington | $68,193 | $48,000 | 7,405,743 | 419 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $67,095 | $45,000 | 1,059,639 | 49 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $57,155 | $40,000 | 579,315 | 60 |
| 10 | Nevada | $60,212 | $40,000 | 2,998,039 | 155 |
| 11 | Maine | $60,686 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 88 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $67,351 | $45,000 | 3,588,184 | 168 |
| 13 | Maryland | $64,640 | $42,000 | 6,052,177 | 445 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $66,648 | $46,000 | 1,342,795 | 64 |
| 15 | Iowa | $54,590 | $37,000 | 3,145,711 | 528 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $66,885 | $46,000 | 6,859,819 | 295 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $61,808 | $42,000 | 5,576,606 | 428 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $60,089 | $40,000 | 5,795,483 | 354 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $53,839 | $37,000 | 869,666 | 79 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $55,330 | $36,000 | 1,815,857 | 100 |
| 21 | New York | $62,704 | $42,000 | 19,849,399 | 616 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $62,278 | $41,000 | 9,005,644 | 313 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $63,873 | $42,000 | 693,972 | 49 |
| 24 | Utah | $50,310 | $35,000 | 3,101,833 | 248 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $49,708 | $34,000 | 1,920,076 | 173 |
| 26 | Oregon | $58,349 | $40,000 | 4,142,776 | 211 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $51,954 | $34,000 | 12,805,537 | 768 |
| 28 | California | $60,030 | $39,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,383 |
| 29 | Michigan | $53,078 | $35,000 | 9,962,311 | 398 |
| 30 | Ohio | $52,145 | $34,000 | 11,658,609 | 597 |
| 31 | Colorado | $52,242 | $36,000 | 5,607,154 | 385 |
| 32 | Indiana | $43,271 | $29,000 | 6,666,818 | 545 |
| 33 | Illinois | $53,354 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 632 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $41,687 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 196 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $42,115 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 353 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $45,299 | $30,000 | 10,273,419 | 636 |
| 37 | Kansas | $47,002 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 184 |
| 38 | Virginia | $48,394 | $31,000 | 8,470,020 | 558 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $41,502 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 172 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $40,310 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 279 |
| 41 | Alabama | $39,000 | $27,000 | 4,874,747 | 382 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $43,052 | $30,000 | 2,088,070 | 128 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $37,243 | $25,000 | 4,684,333 | 338 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $40,090 | $28,000 | 3,930,864 | 232 |
| 45 | Missouri | $44,370 | $30,000 | 6,113,532 | 320 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $43,248 | $34,000 | 1,427,538 | 59 |
| 47 | Texas | $41,240 | $28,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,341 |
| 48 | Georgia | $40,458 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 733 |
| 49 | Arizona | $35,241 | $24,000 | 7,016,270 | 420 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $35,500 | $24,000 | 6,715,984 | 405 |
| 51 | Florida | $31,372 | $21,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,140 |
Highest paying states for refrigeration mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Refrigeration Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $69,251 |
| 2 | Delaware | $65,979 |
| 3 | Vermont | $66,613 |
| 4 | Idaho | $62,636 |
| 5 | Alaska | $63,933 |
| 6 | Montana | $58,839 |
| 7 | Washington | $68,193 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $67,095 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $57,155 |
| 10 | Nevada | $60,212 |
| 11 | Maine | $60,686 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $67,351 |
| 13 | Maryland | $64,640 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $66,648 |
| 15 | Iowa | $54,590 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $66,885 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $61,808 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $60,089 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $53,839 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $55,330 |
| 21 | New York | $62,704 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $62,278 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $63,873 |
| 24 | Utah | $50,310 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $49,708 |
| 26 | Oregon | $58,349 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $51,954 |
| 28 | California | $60,030 |
| 29 | Michigan | $53,078 |
| 30 | Ohio | $52,145 |
| 31 | Colorado | $52,242 |
| 32 | Indiana | $43,271 |
| 33 | Illinois | $53,354 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $41,687 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $42,115 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $45,299 |
| 37 | Kansas | $47,002 |
| 38 | Virginia | $48,394 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $41,502 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $40,310 |
| 41 | Alabama | $39,000 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $43,052 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $37,243 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $40,090 |
| 45 | Missouri | $44,370 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $43,248 |
| 47 | Texas | $41,240 |
| 48 | Georgia | $40,458 |
| 49 | Arizona | $35,241 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $35,500 |
| 51 | Florida | $31,372 |
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Updated January 8, 2025