Details Report for:
49-9021.00 - 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.
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49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 
Education | Wages & Employment
Education
 Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Attained |
|---|---|
58   |
High school or less |
| 39 |
Some college |
| 3 |
Bachelor's degree or higher |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
survey of employees aged 25-44.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Category | Occupation Information |
|---|---|
| Median wages (2007) | $18.44 hourly, $38,360 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 292,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) | 77,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2007 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.