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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,780
Mean wage		$31.89
Entry wage		$22.36
10th percentile wage		$19.53
50th percentile wage		$30.81
90th percentile wage		$45.52

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Construction	2,820	59.0%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	1,120	23.5%
Education and Health Services	240	5.0%
Manufacturing	230	4.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Financial Activities		$44.15
Education and Health Services	240	$34.41
Professional and Business Services	50	$34.24
Manufacturing	230	$32.53

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	$30.81		$27.19		$3.62
2019	$29.74	+3.6%	$26.24	+3.6%	$3.49
2018	$29.16	+2.0%	$25.73	+2.0%	$3.43
2017	$28.29	+3.1%	$24.96	+3.1%	$3.32
2016	$27.73	+2.0%	$24.47	+2.0%	$3.26
2015	$27.19	+2.0%	$24.00	+2.0%	$3.19
2014	$26.63	+2.1%	$23.50	+2.1%	$3.13
2013	$26.07	+2.1%	$23.01	+2.1%	$3.06
2012	$25.69	+1.5%	$22.67	+1.5%	$3.02
2011	$25.14	+2.2%	$22.18	+2.2%	$2.95
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.81		$23.93		$6.88
2019	$29.74	+3.6%	$22.96	+4.2%	$6.78
2018	$29.16	+2.0%	$22.26	+3.1%	$6.90
2017	$28.29	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	$6.62
2016	$27.73	+2.0%	$21.17	+2.3%	$6.56
2015	$27.19	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	$6.46
2014	$26.63	+2.1%	$20.28	+2.2%	$6.35
2013	$26.07	+2.1%	$19.87	+2.1%	$6.20
2012	$25.69	+1.5%	$19.53	+1.7%	$6.16
2011	$25.14	+2.2%	$19.23	+1.6%	$5.91

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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