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



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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,070
Mean wage		$33.61
Entry wage		$23.80
10th percentile wage		$20.48
50th percentile wage		$32.54
90th percentile wage		$48.44

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Construction	740	68.9%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	210	19.2%
Education and Health Services	80	7.9%
Public Administration	20	1.6%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	80	$36.27
Construction	740	$34.33
Public Administration	20	$29.61
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	210	$27.76

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	$32.54		$27.73		$4.81
2019	$31.41	+3.6%	$26.76	+3.6%	$4.64
2018	$30.79	+2.0%	$26.24	+2.0%	$4.55
2017	$29.87	+3.1%	$25.46	+3.1%	$4.42
2016	$29.28	+2.0%	$24.95	+2.0%	$4.33
2015	$28.72	+2.0%	$24.47	+2.0%	$4.24
2014	$28.13	+2.1%	$23.97	+2.1%	$4.16
2013	$27.54	+2.1%	$23.47	+2.1%	$4.07
2012	$27.14	+1.5%	$23.13	+1.5%	$4.01
2011	$26.55	+2.2%	$22.62	+2.2%	$3.92
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$32.54		$22.75		$9.79
2019	$31.41	+3.6%	$21.83	+4.2%	$9.58
2018	$30.79	+2.0%	$21.16	+3.1%	$9.63
2017	$29.87	+3.1%	$20.59	+2.8%	$9.28
2016	$29.28	+2.0%	$20.13	+2.3%	$9.16
2015	$28.72	+2.0%	$19.70	+2.1%	$9.01
2014	$28.13	+2.1%	$19.28	+2.2%	$8.84
2013	$27.54	+2.1%	$18.89	+2.1%	$8.64
2012	$27.14	+1.5%	$18.57	+1.7%	$8.57
2011	$26.55	+2.2%	$18.28	+1.6%	$8.27

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 2020

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