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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,840
Mean wage		$27.65
Entry wage		$19.13
10th percentile wage		$17.34
50th percentile wage		$27.55
90th percentile wage		$38.66

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors	2,240	58.4%
Nonstore Retailers	900	23.4%
Educational Services	140	3.7%
Repair and Maintenance	120	3.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Hospitals	70	31.92
Educational Services	140	31.28
Repair and Maintenance	120	30.17
Postal Service	20	29.89

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	$27.55		$24.05		$3.50
2016	$26.88	+2.5%	$23.46	+2.5%	$3.41
2015	$26.36	+2%	$23.01	+2%	$3.35
2014	$25.82	+2.1%	$22.54	+2.1%	$3.28
2013	$25.28	+2.1%	$22.06	+2.1%	$3.21
2012	$24.91	+1.5%	$21.74	+1.5%	$3.16
2011	$24.37	+2.2%	$21.27	+2.2%	$3.10
2010	$24.08	+1.2%	$21.02	+1.2%	$3.06
2009	$23.67	+1.7%	$20.67	+1.7%	$3.01
2008	$22.98	+3%	$20.06	+3%	$2.92
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.55		$22.06		$5.49
2016	$26.88	+2.5%	$21.36	+3.3%	$5.52
2015	$26.36	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$5.45
2014	$25.82	+2.1%	$20.46	+2.2%	$5.36
2013	$25.28	+2.1%	$20.05	+2.1%	$5.23
2012	$24.91	+1.5%	$19.70	+1.7%	$5.20
2011	$24.37	+2.2%	$19.39	+1.6%	$4.97
2010	$24.08	+1.2%	$19.07	+1.7%	$5.02
2009	$23.67	+1.7%	$18.81	+1.4%	$4.86
2008	$22.98	+3%	$18.33	+2.6%	$4.65

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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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