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 | |||||
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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.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 24.72 | 14.72 | 18.11 | 23.43 | 29.84 | 37.46 |
Alaska | 32.86 | 20.33 | 27.67 | 32.84 | 37.76 | 42.98 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 33.08 | 25.79 | 29.40 | 33.43 | 37.40 | 39.50 |
Fairbanks North Star Borough | 37.76 | 24.95 | 27.32 | 30.86 | 39.96 | 68.33 |
Balance of State | 29.99 | 15.71 | 18.21 | 32.27 | 38.68 | 44.33 |