Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers *
U S |
$18.38 | $23.78 | $30.28 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$20.90 | $26.24 | $33.00 |
Central Minnesota |
$21.75 | $24.75 | $32.33 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.07 | $26.34 | $29.99 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.89 | $24.26 | $29.16 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.52 | $24.26 | $28.48 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.34 | $22.77 | $26.50 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$21.54 | $29.99 | $40.94 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3,920 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers most often work?
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Repair and Maintenance
- Utilities
- Food Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 4,753 new Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 367,900 | 414,200 | 46,300 | 12.6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4,186 | 4,634 | 448 | 10.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 671 | 771 | 100 | 14.9% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 283 | 291 | 8 | 2.8% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 247 | 269 | 22 | 8.9% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 363 | 403 | 40 | 11% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 490 | 566 | 76 | 15.5% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,841 | 2,010 | 169 | 9.2% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.