HVAC Mechanic / Installer
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
At a Glance
HVAC Mechanic / Installer earns an average of $59,948/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3.3–3.7 years. Top skills: Valid Driver's License, HVAC, Customer Service.
$59,948/yr
High school or GED
3.3–3.7 years
57
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Median Wage
$59,810/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+8.1%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
HVAC
Hand Tools
Plumbing
Preventive Maintenance
Refrigerant
Boilers
Ventilation
Power Tool Operation
Good Driving Record
Furnaces
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Pipe Threading
Blueprinting
Working Drawings
Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
Control Panels
Cutters
Control Systems
Wiring Diagram
Personal Protective Equipment
Construction
Renovation
Common Skills (5)
Customer Service
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Communication
Professionalism
Problem Solving
Certifications (3)
Valid Driver's License
EPA 608 Technician Certification
HVAC Certification
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