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.

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 5 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