ShareUnited States: the job market in the HVACR sector is growing strongly
367,900 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers were employed in the US in 2018, up by 37.5% compared to 2012. This increase should continue in the next 10 years.
According to updated information from the US Department of Labor, in 2018, there were 367,900 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers employed in the US. [1]
This number increased by 37.5% compared to 2012 (267,600 HVACR mechanics and installers). [2]
The expected growth rate for this category of jobs is 13% for the period 2018-2028 (+46,300). It is almost 3 times more than the average progression for all occupations (5%). Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The 2018 median pay was 47,610 USD per year, 23% more than the median annual wage for all workers (38,640 USD). [1]
This number increased by 37.5% compared to 2012 (267,600 HVACR mechanics and installers). [2]
The expected growth rate for this category of jobs is 13% for the period 2018-2028 (+46,300). It is almost 3 times more than the average progression for all occupations (5%). Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The 2018 median pay was 47,610 USD per year, 23% more than the median annual wage for all workers (38,640 USD). [1]
This data has not been updated for 2018 but it should be noted that in 2012, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics had estimated that refrigeration technician was the No. 1 hardest job to fill, with the average posting lasting for 44 days. [2]