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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: $29.27
Statewide median: $23.00

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $19.37 $24.93 $31.72
Minnesota
 $23.25 $29.27 $38.76
Central Minnesota
 $22.62 $25.49 $32.90
Northeast Minnesota
 $24.19 $28.85 $34.00
Northwest Minnesota
 $21.31 $27.13 $31.26
Southeast Minnesota
 $21.31 $26.28 $30.93
Southwest Minnesota
 $20.76 $23.75 $27.26
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $26.53 $34.63 $44.44

* "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.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 3,730 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in very high demand.

 

Future Demand   This career is projected to grow much faster than average.

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.

 

Employment Outlook for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Area Employment Employment Change
2018 2028 Number Percent
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.