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What Does it Take to Be a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer?

Job Description & Duties Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

Types of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer

  • Oil Burner Repairer
  • Refrigeration Systems Installer
  • Furnace Fitter
  • Evaporative Cooler Installer
  • Bulk Cooler Installer

Job Outlook for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

There were about 332,900 jobs for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 14.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 48,800 new jobs for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 38,700 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for HACR Mechanic or Installer are Utah, Arizona, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Vermont, or Alaska. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Make A Lot Of Money?

The typical yearly salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers is somewhere between $29,460 and $76,230.

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers who work in District of Columbia, Alaska, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $41,020
Alaska $66,290
Arizona $46,040
Arkansas $40,270
California $58,130
Colorado $53,460
Connecticut $64,180
Delaware $51,360
District of Columbia $69,610
Florida $42,630
Georgia $41,940
Hawaii $61,670
Idaho $42,640
Illinois $59,590
Indiana $47,770
Iowa $51,330
Kansas $51,250
Kentucky $42,150
Louisiana $43,640
Maine $50,280
Maryland $58,900
Massachusetts $59,890
Michigan $49,030
Minnesota $52,920
Mississippi $40,890
Missouri $47,710
Montana $48,740
Nebraska $48,580
Nevada $51,590
New Hampshire $51,320
New Jersey $59,630
New Mexico $46,200
New York $59,780
North Carolina $43,190
North Dakota $56,120
Ohio $47,640
Oklahoma $43,810
Oregon $49,940
Pennsylvania $51,870
Rhode Island $52,270
South Carolina $45,240
South Dakota $46,600
Tennessee $43,720
Texas $46,070
Utah $47,950
Vermont $49,980
Virginia $50,210
Washington $58,290
West Virginia $41,110
Wisconsin $52,020
Wyoming $47,320

Where Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Work

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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