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



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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		690
Mean wage		$30.81
Entry wage		$22.44
10th percentile wage		$20.61
50th percentile wage		$29.91
90th percentile wage		$44.26

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Construction	370	53.9%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	210	31.0%
Public Administration	20	3.2%
Financial Activities	20	2.2%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Construction	370	$33.35
Financial Activities	20	$28.96
Public Administration	20	$28.81
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	210	$24.82

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	$29.91		$25.54		$4.37
2017	$29.84	+.2%	$25.48	+.2%	$4.36
2016	$28.95	+3.1%	$24.72	+3.1%	$4.23
2015	$28.38	+2.0%	$24.23	+2.0%	$4.15
2014	$27.83	+2.0%	$23.76	+2.0%	$4.07
2013	$27.26	+2.1%	$23.27	+2.1%	$3.98
2012	$26.69	+2.1%	$22.79	+2.1%	$3.90
2011	$26.30	+1.5%	$22.45	+1.5%	$3.84
2010	$25.73	+2.2%	$21.97	+2.2%	$3.76
2009	$25.43	+1.2%	$21.71	+1.2%	$3.72
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.91		$21.63		$8.28
2017	$29.84	+.2%	$21.40	+1.1%	$8.44
2016	$28.95	+3.1%	$20.83	+2.8%	$8.12
2015	$28.38	+2.0%	$20.35	+2.3%	$8.03
2014	$27.83	+2.0%	$19.93	+2.1%	$7.90
2013	$27.26	+2.1%	$19.50	+2.2%	$7.76
2012	$26.69	+2.1%	$19.11	+2.1%	$7.58
2011	$26.30	+1.5%	$18.78	+1.7%	$7.52
2010	$25.73	+2.2%	$18.48	+1.6%	$7.24
2009	$25.43	+1.2%	$18.17	+1.7%	$7.26

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 2018

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