Construction & Architecture

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.

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Salary Breakdown

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Average

$52,470

ANNUAL

$25.23

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,830

ANNUAL

$14.34

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,560

ANNUAL

$23.35

HOURLY

Expert Level

$76,220

ANNUAL

$36.64

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

8,280

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Helper

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Installer

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Manager

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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Troubleshooting

SKILL

Installation

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity


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