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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment1,220
Mean wage$34.90
Entry wage$24.15
10th percentile wage$22.64
50th percentile wage$35.80
90th percentile wage$47.64
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors67055.5%
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers35028.4%
Educational Services402.9%
Hospitals100.8%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Hospitals10$39.74
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers350$36.91
Educational Services40$35.80
Specialty Trade Contractors670$32.62
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $35.80 $30.31 $5.49
2022$34.54+3.6%$29.25+3.6%$5.30
2021$32.95+4.9%$27.89+4.9%$5.05
2020$31.87+3.4%$26.99+3.4%$4.89
2019$30.80+3.5%$26.08+3.5%$4.72
2018$30.09+2.4%$25.48+2.4%$4.61
2017$29.41+2.3%$24.90+2.3%$4.51
2016$28.65+2.6%$24.26+2.6%$4.39
2015$28.17+1.7%$23.85+1.7%$4.32
2014$27.53+2.3%$23.31+2.3%$4.22
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $35.80 $28.00 $7.80
2022$34.54+3.6%$27.07+3.4%$7.47
2021$32.95+4.9%$25.61+5.7%$7.33
2020$31.87+3.4%$24.73+3.5%$7.14
2019$30.80+3.5%$24.03+2.9%$6.77
2018$30.09+2.4%$23.33+3.0%$6.76
2017$29.41+2.3%$22.66+2.9%$6.74
2016$28.65+2.6%$22.14+2.4%$6.52
2015$28.17+1.7%$21.57+2.6%$6.60
2014$27.53+2.3%$21.12+2.2%$6.42
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $35.80  1,220    
New Haven $34.36  740    
Hartford $33.42  1,760    
Waterbury $31.70  210    
Danbury $31.61  340  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $33.42  1,760    
Bridgeport-Stamford $35.80  1,220    
New Haven $34.36  740    
Danbury $31.61  340    
Norwich-New London $31.52  260    
Wages in other areas
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