Career Profile Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $48,100 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems. General Information Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves. Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 224 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 224 openings per year are projected for Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers. +13.9% Employment Change Employment for Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.9% between 2023 and 2028. $23.11 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.11/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.66, while experienced workers are paid $27.54. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,672 Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,904. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers are Building Equipment Contractors, Elementary and Secondary Schools, and Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers include Mechanical, Building and Construction, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers is HS diploma or less. 5% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
