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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,760
Mean wage$34.25
Entry wage$23.88
10th percentile wage$22.37
50th percentile wage$33.42
90th percentile wage$48.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors1,07060.8%
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers24013.7%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods19010.6%
Educational Services603.4%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods190$40.10
Hospitals30$38.36
Specialty Trade Contractors1,070$33.54
Public Administration10$32.98
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  $33.42 $29.45 $3.97
2022$32.25+3.6%$28.42+3.6%$3.83
2021$30.76+4.9%$27.10+4.9%$3.65
2020$29.75+3.4%$26.22+3.4%$3.53
2019$28.75+3.5%$25.34+3.5%$3.42
2018$28.09+2.4%$24.75+2.4%$3.34
2017$27.45+2.3%$24.19+2.3%$3.26
2016$26.75+2.6%$23.57+2.6%$3.18
2015$26.30+1.7%$23.18+1.7%$3.12
2014$25.70+2.3%$22.65+2.3%$3.05
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $33.42 $26.35 $7.07
2022$32.25+3.6%$25.47+3.4%$6.77
2021$30.76+4.9%$24.10+5.7%$6.65
2020$29.75+3.4%$23.28+3.5%$6.48
2019$28.75+3.5%$22.62+2.9%$6.14
2018$28.09+2.4%$21.96+3.0%$6.14
2017$27.45+2.3%$21.33+2.9%$6.12
2016$26.75+2.6%$20.83+2.4%$5.92
2015$26.30+1.7%$20.30+2.6%$6.00
2014$25.70+2.3%$19.87+2.2%$5.83
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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