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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install, repair, and maintain the building systems that control temperature.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median
 $33.39 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Below statewide average
Growth rate:  5%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 Vocational training is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Repair pipes to stop leaking.
  • Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
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Job Title Examples:

 HVAC Installer
HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Specialist)
Service Technician

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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: $33.39
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


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

Area Low Median High
U S
 $21.97 $25.61 $32.71
Minnesota
 $25.57 $33.39 $41.06
Central Minnesota
 $24.04 $30.84 $37.3
Northeast Minnesota
 $23.75 $29.89 $36.94
Northwest Minnesota
 $23.6 $30.31 $36.27
Southeast Minnesota
 $24.26 $31.16 $38.42
Southwest Minnesota
 $23.57 $29.99 $37.92
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
 $30.79 $39.78 $45.73

* "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 4490 workers employed in this medium-sized 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.

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