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Mechanics and Installers


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Summary
Quick Facts: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
$45,910 per year
2016 Median Pay
$22.07 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education Postsecondary nondegree award
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training Long-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2016 332,900
Job Outlook, 2016-26 15% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2016-26 49,100

What Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Do


Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installersoften called heating,
HVACR technicians must follow EPA rules when they
ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicianswork on heating, ventilation, work with gases and refrigerants.
cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.

Work Environment
HVACR technicians work mostly in homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Their worksites may be very hot or cold because the heating and
cooling systems they must repair may not be working properly and because some parts of these systems are located outdoors. Working in cramped spaces and
during irregular hours is common.

How to Become a Heating, Air Conditioning, or Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer


Because HVACR systems have become increasingly complex, employers generally prefer applicants with postsecondary education or those who have completed
an apprenticeship. Some states and localities may require technicians to be licensed.

Pay
The median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers was $45,910 in May 2016.

Job Outlook
Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the
average for all occupations. Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR
technicians are expected to be good.

State & Area Data


Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers.

Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers with similar occupations.

More Information, Including Links to O*NET


Learn more about heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key
characteristics of workers and occupations.
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SUGGESTED CITATION:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers,
on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/heating-air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-mechanics-and-installers.htm (visited December 03, 2017).

Last Modified Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

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