Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

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

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2020

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southeast Minnesota	320	62	$24.18/hr	$17.40/hr	$20.52/hr	$24.26/hr	$28.48/hr	$30.97/hr

Leading Industries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction	3,020	$25.77/hr
Manufacturing	150	$28.68/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	480	$27.25/hr
Financial Activities	20	$28.20/hr
Professional and Business Services	30	$39.59/hr
Education and Health Services	40	$28.97/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	40	$24.44/hr
Other Services	N/A	$25.40/hr
Public Administration	40	$28.83/hr

Other Regional Data for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2016-2026
Rochester MN MSA	120	$24.95/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	130	$24.05/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	130	$27.11/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	170	$28.96/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	180	$31.79/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	250	$30.86/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	250	$23.37/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	300	$25.11/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	320	$26.34/hr	4.3%
Southeast Minnesota	320	$24.26/hr	13.9%
Southeast Balance of State	340	$23.61/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	410	$24.57/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	420	$24.26/hr	7.3%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	420	$23.92/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	440	$22.77/hr	3.6%
Central Minnesota	520	$24.75/hr	18.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	1,770	$29.99/hr	9.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	2,140	$27.97/hr	N/A
Minnesota	3,920	$26.24/hr	10.0%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2016-2026
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	9,950	$36.21/hr	13.1%
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	420	$45.43/hr	7.0%
Electricians	10,530	$33.19/hr	5.9%
Millwrights	1,090	$27.14/hr	6.7%
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	690	$36.10/hr	-0.2%
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	1,110	$32.31/hr	6.1%
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	1,770	$22.91/hr	8.7%
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	510	$21.32/hr	1.1%
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	22,750	$21.73/hr	6.9%

Task for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.