Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers - Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $44,860 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $21.57. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $19.56 and most workers in this occupation earn between $13.29 and $22.69 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $44,860 | ||
| National Hourly | $21.57 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $27,648 | $40,685 | $47,204 |
| Statewide Hourly | $13.29 | $19.56 | $22.69 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $29,265 | $42,887 | $49,698 |
| Hourly | $14.07 | $20.62 | $23.89 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | $24,769 | $34,736 | $39,720 |
| Hourly | $11.91 | $16.70 | $19.10 |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $29,265 | $42,887 | $49,698 |
| Hourly | $14.07 | $20.62 | $23.89 |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $37,611 | $48,648 | $54,166 |
| Hourly | $18.08 | $23.39 | $26.04 |
| Southwestern Annual | $23,316 | $34,458 | $40,030 |
| Hourly | $11.21 | $16.57 | $19.24 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 740 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 16 percent and an estmated 860 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 12 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 740 | 860 | 1.53% | 12 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | 220 | 260 | 1.30% | 3 |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers usually need Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 31% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 18% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 17% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 14% |
| Some College Courses | 6% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Central New Mexico Community College | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Mon | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Sou | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wes | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wo | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + Clovis Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.clovis.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + NMSU - Dona Ana Community College | ||
| Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration Maint | |
| + San Juan College | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Solar Energy Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Solar Energy Technology/Technician | |
| + San Juan College - East | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Solar Energy Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Solar Energy Technology/Technician | |
| + San Juan College - West | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Solar Energy Technology/Technician | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Solar Energy Technology/Technician | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeyman - Mechanical | Construction Industries Division Regulation and Licensing Department 2550 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4700 www.rld.state.nm.us/CID/index.htm | 2010 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Construction of Buildings | * |
| Educational Services | 9.9% |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores | * |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | * |
| Postal Service | 1.1% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 12.2% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | 61.9% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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