Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Overview

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic or Installer

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

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

Employment Outlook

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. There will be an estimated 38,700 positions for HACR Mechanic or Installer per year.

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.

Salary

The salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers ranges between about $29,460 and $76,230 a year. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers who work in District of Columbia, Alaska, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

Employer Information

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

Notes

TradeSchool and program information, admissions, costs, and related disclosures were removed to keep the focus on job responsibilities and requirements. Please refer to official sources for the most current data and the specific employer requirements.

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