Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		770
Mean wage		$30.92
Entry wage		$20.43
10th percentile wage		$18.14
50th percentile wage		$30.71
90th percentile wage		$39.78

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Construction	410	52.9%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	260	34.3%
Education and Health Services	40	4.7%
Manufacturing	20	2.6%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Construction	410	$31.88
Education and Health Services	40	$31.49
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	260	$28.97
Manufacturing	20

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$30.71		$27.71		$3.00
2017	$30.64	+.2%	$27.65	+.2%	$2.99
2016	$29.72	+3.1%	$26.82	+3.1%	$2.90
2015	$29.14	+2.0%	$26.29	+2.0%	$2.85
2014	$28.57	+2.0%	$25.78	+2.0%	$2.79
2013	$27.99	+2.1%	$25.25	+2.1%	$2.73
2012	$27.40	+2.1%	$24.72	+2.1%	$2.68
2011	$27.00	+1.5%	$24.36	+1.5%	$2.64
2010	$26.41	+2.2%	$23.83	+2.2%	$2.58
2009	$26.11	+1.2%	$23.56	+1.2%	$2.55
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.71		$24.57		$6.14
2017	$30.64	+.2%	$24.31	+1.1%	$6.33
2016	$29.72	+3.1%	$23.66	+2.8%	$6.07
2015	$29.14	+2.0%	$23.12	+2.3%	$6.02
2014	$28.57	+2.0%	$22.63	+2.1%	$5.94
2013	$27.99	+2.1%	$22.15	+2.2%	$5.84
2012	$27.40	+2.1%	$21.70	+2.1%	$5.70
2011	$27.00	+1.5%	$21.33	+1.7%	$5.67
2010	$26.41	+2.2%	$21.00	+1.6%	$5.42
2009	$26.11	+1.2%	$20.64	+1.7%	$5.47

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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