Construction & Architecture

Heating and AC Mechanic and Installer Careers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

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Salary Breakdown

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Average

$50,420

ANNUAL

$24.24

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,670

ANNUAL

$14.26

HOURLY

Mid Level

$47,590

ANNUAL

$22.88

HOURLY

Expert Level

$77,110

ANNUAL

$37.07

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

13,650

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Helper

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Installer

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Manager

Supporting Programs

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

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Eastern Arizona College
 Credential  

Arizona Western College
 Associate's Degree  

Arizona Western College
 Credential  

Cochise College
 Non-Credit  

Mohave Community College
 Credential  

Cochise College
 Non-Credit  

Yavapai College
 Credential  

Mohave Community College
 Credential  

Universal Technical Institute
 Non-Credit  

National Technical Institute - Phoenix
 Credential  

Eastern Arizona College
 Credential  

Eastern Arizona College
 Associate's Degree  

Mohave Community College
 Credential  

Mohave Community College
 Credential  

Northland Pioneer College
 Associate's Degree  

Northland Pioneer College
 Credential  

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 Associate's Degree  

Estrella Mountain Community College
 Associate's Degree  

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Top Expected Tasks

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Troubleshooting

SKILL

Installation

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Arm-Hand Steadiness

ABILITY

Finger Dexterity


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