National Employment Trends 49-9021.00 - Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Bright Outlook  

In the United States:

Employment (2025)
440,900 employees
Projected employment (2035)
489,100 employees
Projected growth (2025-2035)
11% Much faster than average
Projected annual job openings (2025-2035)
40,600

United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025-2035 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period. "Projected annual job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.