Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 29,700
- Annual employment growth
- -400/yr
- Median age
- 31 yrs
- Works part-time
- 9%
- Female share
- 1%
- Main industry
- —
What does a airconditioning & refrigeration mechanic do?
Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic airconditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
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How to become a airconditioning & refrigeration mechanic
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a airconditioning & refrigeration mechanic earn in Australia?
The median airconditioning & refrigeration mechanic earns $109,200 per year ($2,100 per week, or about $51/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a airconditioning & refrigeration mechanic?
Most airconditioning & refrigeration mechanics hold a Certificate III or IV (69.2% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is airconditioning & refrigeration mechanic a job in demand in Australia?
Around 29,700 airconditioning & refrigeration mechanics are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about -400 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
