Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Occupation description: Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 341 | 365 | 7.0 | 10 | 25 | 37 |
| United States | 367,900 | 414,200 | 0.0 | 10,700 | 27,500 | 42,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 26.29 | 16.50 | 18.49 | 23.38 | 29.81 | 37.60 |
| Alaska | 33.70 | 17.93 | 22.83 | 29.52 | 46.40 | 48.21 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 31.96 | 17.93 | 22.79 | 29.03 | 44.12 | 47.21 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 36.90 | 23.09 | 23.17 | 36.82 | 48.21 | 48.21 |
| Balance of State | 36.37 | 17.77 | 23.17 | 36.51 | 48.01 | 61.16 |
