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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,170
Mean wage		$31.26
Entry wage		$21.97
10th percentile wage		$19.06
50th percentile wage		$30.33
90th percentile wage		$43.88

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Construction	2,450	58.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	1,000	24.1%
Education and Health Services	260	6.1%
Financial Activities	160	3.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Financial Activities	160	$40.67
Education and Health Services	260	$33.48
Professional and Business Services	60	$32.37
Manufacturing	60	$30.95

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	$30.33		$26.12		$4.21
2018	$30.24	+.3%	$26.04	+.3%	$4.20
2017	$29.65	+2.0%	$25.53	+2.0%	$4.12
2016	$28.76	+3.1%	$24.77	+3.1%	$3.99
2015	$28.19	+2.0%	$24.28	+2.0%	$3.91
2014	$27.65	+2.0%	$23.81	+2.0%	$3.84
2013	$27.08	+2.1%	$23.32	+2.1%	$3.76
2012	$26.51	+2.1%	$22.83	+2.1%	$3.68
2011	$26.13	+1.5%	$22.50	+1.5%	$3.63
2010	$25.56	+2.2%	$22.01	+2.2%	$3.55
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.33		$23.07		$7.26
2018	$30.24	+.3%	$22.87	+.9%	$7.37
2017	$29.65	+2.0%	$22.17	+3.1%	$7.48
2016	$28.76	+3.1%	$21.58	+2.8%	$7.19
2015	$28.19	+2.0%	$21.08	+2.3%	$7.11
2014	$27.65	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$7.01
2013	$27.08	+2.1%	$20.20	+2.2%	$6.88
2012	$26.51	+2.1%	$19.79	+2.1%	$6.72
2011	$26.13	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	$6.67
2010	$25.56	+2.2%	$19.15	+1.6%	$6.41

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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.


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