Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 5,700 | $48,580 | $23.35 | |
| Alaska | 540 | $70,100 | $33.70 | |
| Arizona | 7,950 | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| Arkansas | 3,560 | $41,880 | $20.13 | |
| California | 32,640 | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| Colorado | 8,530 | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| Connecticut | 4,360 | $64,540 | $31.03 | |
| Delaware | 1,280 | $55,170 | $26.52 | |
| District of Columbia | 460 | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| Florida | 30,480 | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| Georgia | 10,450 | $49,110 | $23.61 | |
| Hawaii | 1,360 | $69,100 | $33.22 | |
| Idaho | 3,760 | $46,250 | $22.24 | |
| Illinois | 9,360 | $57,460 | $27.62 | |
| Indiana | 7,090 | $52,470 | $25.23 | |
| Iowa | 2,920 | $53,560 | $25.75 | |
| Kansas | 3,790 | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Kentucky | 5,790 | $50,470 | $24.27 | |
| Louisiana | 3,530 | $51,100 | $24.57 | |
| Maine | 2,150 | $52,050 | $25.02 | |
| Maryland | 7,480 | $63,420 | $30.49 | |
| Massachusetts | 7,550 | $65,460 | $31.47 | |
| Michigan | 9,480 | $54,570 | $26.23 | |
| Minnesota | 4,140 | $64,180 | $30.85 | |
| Mississippi | 2,230 | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| Missouri | 6,600 | $52,920 | $25.44 | |
| Montana | 1,540 | $52,250 | $25.12 | |
| Nebraska | 3,040 | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| Nevada | 2,100 | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,970 | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| New Jersey | 9,160 | $68,460 | $32.91 | |
| New Mexico | 1,180 | $48,060 | $23.11 | |
| New York | 22,240 | $66,180 | $31.82 | |
| North Carolina | 15,150 | $47,570 | $22.87 | |
| North Dakota | 1,140 | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| Ohio | 11,580 | $52,710 | $25.34 | |
| Oklahoma | 4,350 | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| Oregon | 3,310 | $56,550 | $27.19 | |
| Pennsylvania | 18,110 | $53,840 | $25.89 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,050 | $63,490 | $30.53 | |
| South Carolina | 5,700 | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| South Dakota | 1,260 | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| Tennessee | 8,740 | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| Texas | 31,060 | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Utah | 4,750 | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| Vermont | 900 | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| Virginia | 11,960 | $53,460 | $25.70 | |
| Washington | 6,320 | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| West Virginia | 1,320 | $44,920 | $21.60 | |
| Wisconsin | 5,350 | $59,130 | $28.43 | |
| Wyoming | 510 | $53,920 | $25.93 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems. Includes instruction in principles of heating and cooling technology, design and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, installation and operation procedures, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
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$54,690 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Long-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers.
- Less than high school 11%
- High school graduate 40%
- College dropout 29%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 5%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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