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New York refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's prevailing wage on New York public works runs from $71.81 an hour in New York City to $83.29 in Delaware County. The median county is $83.29.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each New York county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Delaware CountyPlumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service | $49.95 | $33.34 | $83.29 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-8-21.1&2-SF/Re/AC |
Dutchess CountyPlumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service · Westchester County group | $49.95 | $33.34 | $83.29 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-8-21.1&2-SF/Re/AC |
New York CitySTEAMFITTER - REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONER: Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic ((Maintenance and Installation Service Person)) | $48.35 | $23.46 | $71.81 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYCCOMP-220-2026-07-01 |
Putnam CountyPlumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service · Westchester County group | $49.95 | $33.34 | $83.29 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-8-21.1&2-SF/Re/AC |
Ulster CountyPlumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service | $49.95 | $33.34 | $83.29 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-8-21.1&2-SF/Re/AC |
Westchester CountyPlumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service · Westchester County group | $49.95 | $33.34 | $83.29 | Jul 1, 2026 | NYSDOL-8-21.1&2-SF/Re/AC |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county, 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. New York doesn't lock rates at bid: contractors pay the current prevailing rate, including the dated steps in the schedule, and monthly corrections retroactive to July 1 (NYSDOL). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in New York?
$71.81 to $83.29 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $83.29. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 3 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Westchester County group3 counties · Plumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service$83.29
- Delaware County1 county · Plumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service$83.29
- Ulster County1 county · Plumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service$83.29
- New York City1 county · STEAMFITTER - REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIO$71.81
Which counties share a rate
| Counties and New York City | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester County group, 3 localities: Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester | Plumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service | $49.95 | $83.29 |
| Delaware County* | Plumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service | $49.95 | $83.29 |
| Ulster County* | Plumber - HVAC / Service: HVAC Service | $49.95 | $83.29 |
| New York City | STEAMFITTER - REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONER: Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Mechanic ((Maintenance and Installation Service Person)) | $48.35 | $71.81 |
1 group of counties with identical NYSDOL rates, and 3 counties with rates of their own. * Part of the county has a rate of its own; its page lists each part's rate.
NYSDOL schedules list registered-apprentice wages as a percentage of the journeyworker rate, with their own supplement amounts, under REGISTERED APPRENTICES (verbatim in `apprentice_text`). Only registered apprentices may be paid those rates.
Questions about New York refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in New York City?
$71.81 an hour: a $48.35 base wage plus $23.46 in supplements, under 2026-27 schedules, with the October 1, 2026 updates. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in New York City.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In New York City the $71.81 total is a $48.35 base wage plus $23.46 in supplements, about 33% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in New York?
Work over eight hours in a day or more than five days in a week is overtime at "a premium wage commensurate with the premium wages prevailing in the area" (Labor Law §220(2)). Each trade's rules are NYSDOL codes, copied here; they combine, so we don't compute overtime dollars.
Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?
NYSDOL schedules list registered-apprentice wages as a percentage of the journeyworker rate, with their own supplement amounts, under REGISTERED APPRENTICES (verbatim in `apprentice_text`). Only registered apprentices may be paid those rates.
Why do some counties have the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
NYSDOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across New York, the 6 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 4 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 3 counties (the Westchester County group).