U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsInstall or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224,320 | 1.5 % | $21.57 | $44,860 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.74 | $15.98 | $20.45 | $26.49 | $32.18 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $26,490 | $33,230 | $42,530 | $55,100 | $66,930 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 149,540 | 9.06 | $20.96 | $43,600 |
| Direct Selling Establishments | 10,490 | 7.84 | $22.20 | $46,170 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 7,490 | 4.34 | $22.10 | $45,970 |
| Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 7,350 | 3.35 | $23.48 | $48,840 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 4,690 | 0.06 | $20.94 | $43,550 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 149,540 | 9.06 | $20.96 | $43,600 |
| Direct Selling Establishments | 10,490 | 7.84 | $22.20 | $46,170 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 7,490 | 4.34 | $22.10 | $45,970 |
| Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 7,350 | 3.35 | $23.48 | $48,840 |
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | 1,310 | 1.91 | $20.93 | $43,540 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $31.82 | $66,180 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 230 | 0.06 | $31.07 | $64,630 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 310 | 0.08 | $30.04 | $62,480 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 40 | (7) | $28.57 | $59,430 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 100 | 0.08 | $28.26 | $58,780 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18,920 | 1.88 | 1.06 | $19.03 | $39,570 |
| Florida | 17,890 | 2.52 | 1.43 | $18.90 | $39,320 |
| California | 15,870 | 1.13 | 0.64 | $24.39 | $50,720 |
| New York | 14,580 | 1.75 | 0.99 | $25.10 | $52,210 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,190 | 2.41 | 1.36 | $20.95 | $43,570 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1,650 | 2.86 | 1.62 | $20.37 | $42,380 |
| Vermont | 750 | 2.62 | 1.48 | $18.77 | $39,050 |
| Florida | 17,890 | 2.52 | 1.43 | $18.90 | $39,320 |
| Delaware | 980 | 2.46 | 1.40 | $22.36 | $46,520 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,190 | 2.41 | 1.36 | $20.95 | $43,570 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 540 | 1.76 | 0.99 | $27.87 | $57,960 |
| District of Columbia | 280 | 0.44 | 0.25 | $27.75 | $57,720 |
| Hawaii | 720 | 1.26 | 0.71 | $26.48 | $55,080 |
| Massachusetts | 6,660 | 2.14 | 1.21 | $26.25 | $54,600 |
| New Jersey | 8,460 | 2.25 | 1.27 | $25.92 | $53,900 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 7,610 | 1.53 | 0.87 | $27.15 | $56,480 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,750 | 1.90 | 1.08 | $20.96 | $43,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 4,470 | 2.47 | 1.40 | $23.28 | $48,420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,920 | 1.03 | 0.58 | $23.08 | $48,010 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,860 | 1.75 | 0.99 | $20.71 | $43,090 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 3,380 | 3.10 | 1.76 | $17.95 | $37,350 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,370 | 1.47 | 0.84 | $27.74 | $57,700 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,330 | 1.98 | 1.12 | $21.94 | $45,640 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,000 | 0.85 | 0.48 | $27.78 | $57,780 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,910 | 1.76 | 1.00 | $28.24 | $58,740 |