Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanic & Installer Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $53,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Mechanic & Installer Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 237 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 237 openings per year are projected for Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanic & Installer. +21.7% Employment Change Employment for Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanic & Installer is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 21.7% between 2025 and 2030. $25.91 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $25.91/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.21, while experienced workers are paid $33.11. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,777 Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanic & Installer in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 2,163. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanic & Installer are All Other Industries, Building Equipment Contractors, and Elementary and Secondary Schools. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanic & Installer include Mechanical, Building and Construction, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanic & Installer is HS diploma or less. 21% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
