The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS 2021) projects that openings for the Trades including HVAC technicians will grow 8 percent nationally between 2020 and 2030, This growth is due to a bustling construction industry that requires the skills of HVAC technicians and contractors in building new homes.
New regulations require homes and commercial spaces to be more energy-efficient than in the past, and those in HVAC careers need to have more technical skills to understand these new systems.
HVAC technicians install, care for, repair, and help with the proper disposal of heating and air-conditioning systems units. HVAC technicians also work with ventilation and refrigeration systems in residential and commercial properties.
On a day-to-day basis, HVAC technicians may find themselves responding to customer service requests, traveling to job sites, educating customers on energy savings and best use, and performing repairs or maintenance according to need or pre-set schedules.
HVAC techs are responsible for ensuring that HVAC systems are running according to performance standards and as per local, state-wide, and federal regulations. Because of the physical nature of the work, HVAC techs must be able to lift certain amounts of weight, bend and stoop, and have a baseline amount of physical endurance.
States with most HVAC Jobs*
Number of HVAC Professionals Employed in the United States: 354,870*
Careers in the Trades is expected to grow 8% over the next decade. Combine that with the number of retirees and the picture becomes clear: Lots of opportunity!
