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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,870
Mean wage		$29.89
Entry wage		$20.99
10th percentile wage		$18.36
50th percentile wage		$29.18
90th percentile wage		$40.82

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors	2,210	57.2%
Nonstore Retailers	890	23.1%
Repair and Maintenance	140	3.6%
Educational Services	120	3.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	40	$37.79
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services		$35.16
Hospitals	70	$33.83
Postal Service	20	$30.87

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	$29.18		$25.45		$3.73
2017	$29.11	+.2%	$25.39	+.2%	$3.72
2016	$28.24	+3.1%	$24.63	+3.1%	$3.61
2015	$27.69	+2.0%	$24.15	+2.0%	$3.54
2014	$27.15	+2.0%	$23.68	+2.0%	$3.47
2013	$26.59	+2.1%	$23.19	+2.1%	$3.40
2012	$26.03	+2.1%	$22.71	+2.1%	$3.33
2011	$25.66	+1.5%	$22.38	+1.5%	$3.28
2010	$25.10	+2.2%	$21.89	+2.2%	$3.21
2009	$24.81	+1.2%	$21.64	+1.2%	$3.17
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.18		$22.55		$6.63
2017	$29.11	+.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	$6.80
2016	$28.24	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	$6.53
2015	$27.69	+2.0%	$21.22	+2.3%	$6.47
2014	$27.15	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$6.38
2013	$26.59	+2.1%	$20.33	+2.2%	$6.26
2012	$26.03	+2.1%	$19.92	+2.1%	$6.12
2011	$25.66	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	$6.08
2010	$25.10	+2.2%	$19.27	+1.6%	$5.83
2009	$24.81	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	$5.86

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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