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



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,660
Mean wage		$29.88
Entry wage		$20.82
10th percentile wage		$18.73
50th percentile wage		$29.41
90th percentile wage		$42.71

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Construction	1,070	64.3%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	290	17.6%
Education and Health Services	60	3.4%
Public Administration	20	1.3%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	60	$34.34
Professional and Business Services		$31.33
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	290	$29.71
Construction	1,070	$28.36

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	$29.41		$26.32		$3.09
2019	$28.39	+3.6%	$25.40	+3.6%	$2.98
2018	$27.83	+2.0%	$24.91	+2.0%	$2.92
2017	$27.00	+3.1%	$24.16	+3.1%	$2.84
2016	$26.47	+2.0%	$23.69	+2.0%	$2.78
2015	$25.96	+2.0%	$23.23	+2.0%	$2.73
2014	$25.42	+2.1%	$22.75	+2.1%	$2.67
2013	$24.89	+2.1%	$22.27	+2.1%	$2.61
2012	$24.53	+1.5%	$21.95	+1.5%	$2.58
2011	$23.99	+2.2%	$21.47	+2.2%	$2.52
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.41		$24.42		$4.99
2019	$28.39	+3.6%	$23.43	+4.2%	$4.96
2018	$27.83	+2.0%	$22.72	+3.1%	$5.12
2017	$27.00	+3.1%	$22.11	+2.8%	$4.89
2016	$26.47	+2.0%	$21.60	+2.3%	$4.86
2015	$25.96	+2.0%	$21.15	+2.1%	$4.80
2014	$25.42	+2.1%	$20.70	+2.2%	$4.72
2013	$24.89	+2.1%	$20.28	+2.1%	$4.61
2012	$24.53	+1.5%	$19.93	+1.7%	$4.59
2011	$23.99	+2.2%	$19.62	+1.6%	$4.37

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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