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- Annual Median Wage$ 48,000$32,910
$65,240
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateFast Growing
- Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, which are often called HVACR technicians, work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
What do they typically do
- Install, clean, and maintain HVACR systems
- Install electrical components and wiring
- Inspect and test HVACR systems and components
- Discuss system malfunctions with customers
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts
- Recommend maintenance to improve system performance
- Keep records of work performed
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.3%Job Opening 2,075Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) [Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA)]
- Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) [Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA)]
- ESCO Employment Ready: Air Conditioning [ESCO Group]
- ESCO Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedures [ESCO Group]
- ESCO Employment Ready: Duct and Envelope Testing [ESCO Group]
- ESCO Employment Ready: Heat Pump [ESCO Group]
- ESCO Employment Ready: HVAC Electrical [ESCO Group]
- Section 608 Technician Certification [State Board of Refrigeration Contractors]
- Universal R-410a Certification [Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)]
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