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 |
$19.11 | $24.16 | $30.80 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$24.31 | $30.49 | $38.13 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.45 | $30.48 | $37.35 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.58 | $29.47 | $36.79 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.23 | $29.14 | $30.31 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$23.40 | $29.65 | $37.18 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.91 | $29.76 | $34.70 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$25.51 | $32.43 | $38.81 |
* "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 4,140 workers employed in this medium-sized 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 high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,988 new Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 380,400 | 399,400 | 19,000 | 5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4,048 | 4,176 | 128 | 3.2% |
| Central Minnesota | 501 | 524 | 23 | 4.6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 307 | 317 | 10 | 3.3% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 425 | 431 | 6 | 1.4% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 298 | 313 | 15 | 5% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 370 | 390 | 20 | 5.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,880 | 1,925 | 45 | 2.4% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.