How much money do HVAC/R technicians earn? How many jobs are there for people trained in this industry?
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the middle 50% of technicians earn between $14.12 and $23.32 per hour. As of 2006, there were 292,000 jobs in this industry nationwide. The Department of Labor also said the following about employment in the HVAC/Refrigeration industry: • Job prospects are expected to be excellent. • Employers prefer to hire those who have completed technical school training or a formal apprenticeship. For our graduates’ employment averages, please click here. For more information directly from the U.S. Department of Labor, click here.