Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic

Code: 49-9021.00

Also known as: A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician), HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installer), HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic), HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist), Refrigeration Mechanic, Refrigeration Operator, Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech), Systems Mechanic, Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)

Description: Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic

Typical wages


10% $31,910
25% $39,320
Median $50,590
75% $64,350
90% $80,820
10% $15.34
25% $18.9
Median $24.32
75% $30.94
90% $38.86

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
376,800
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
391,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 34,200