Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
$59,810
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+8% projected 2024–2034
Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
Programs That Prepare You
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