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



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		760
Mean wage		$31.82
Entry wage		$21.82
10th percentile wage		$19.43
50th percentile wage		$30.44
90th percentile wage		$44.26

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Construction	520	68.3%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	180	24.2%
Education and Health Services	30	3.6%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Construction	520	$30.84
Education and Health Services	30	$30.73
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	180	$29.58

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

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$30.44		$25.12		$5.32
2019	$29.38	+3.6%	$24.25	+3.6%	$5.13
2018	$28.81	+2.0%	$23.77	+2.0%	$5.03
2017	$27.95	+3.1%	$23.06	+3.1%	$4.88
2016	$27.39	+2.0%	$22.61	+2.0%	$4.79
2015	$26.86	+2.0%	$22.17	+2.0%	$4.70
2014	$26.31	+2.1%	$21.71	+2.1%	$4.60
2013	$25.76	+2.1%	$21.26	+2.1%	$4.50
2012	$25.39	+1.5%	$20.95	+1.5%	$4.44
2011	$24.83	+2.2%	$20.49	+2.2%	$4.34
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.44		$21.91		$8.53
2019	$29.38	+3.6%	$21.02	+4.2%	$8.36
2018	$28.81	+2.0%	$20.38	+3.1%	$8.43
2017	$27.95	+3.1%	$19.83	+2.8%	$8.11
2016	$27.39	+2.0%	$19.38	+2.3%	$8.01
2015	$26.86	+2.0%	$18.98	+2.1%	$7.89
2014	$26.31	+2.1%	$18.57	+2.2%	$7.74
2013	$25.76	+2.1%	$18.20	+2.1%	$7.56
2012	$25.39	+1.5%	$17.88	+1.7%	$7.50
2011	$24.83	+2.2%	$17.60	+1.6%	$7.23

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 2020

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