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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment4,890
Mean wage$34.34
Entry wage$23.78
10th percentile wage$22.39
50th percentile wage$33.42
90th percentile wage$48.56
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors2,73055.9%
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers1,05021.4%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods3907.9%
Educational Services1703.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Repair and Maintenance90$48.96
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods390$39.41
Hospitals60$38.37
Postal Service20$36.49
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $33.42$29.74 $3.68
2022$32.25+3.6%$28.70+3.6%$3.55
2021$30.76+4.9%$27.37+4.9%$3.39
2020$29.75+3.4%$26.48+3.4%$3.28
2019$28.75+3.5%$25.59+3.5%$3.17
2018$28.09+2.4%$25.00+2.4%$3.09
2017$27.45+2.3%$24.43+2.3%$3.02
2016$26.75+2.6%$23.80+2.6%$2.95
2015$26.30+1.7%$23.41+1.7%$2.90
2014$25.70+2.3%$22.87+2.3%$2.83
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $33.42 $25.76 $7.66
2022$32.25+3.6%$24.90+3.4%$7.34
2021$30.76+4.9%$23.56+5.7%$7.19
2020$29.75+3.4%$22.76+3.5%$7.00
2019$28.75+3.5%$22.11+2.9%$6.64
2018$28.09+2.4%$21.46+3.0%$6.63
2017$27.45+2.3%$20.85+2.9%$6.60
2016$26.75+2.6%$20.37+2.4%$6.38
2015$26.30+1.7%$19.85+2.6%$6.45
2014$25.70+2.3%$19.43+2.2%$6.28

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

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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