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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians are skilled workers who design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot air conditioning, heating, ventilating, and commercial refrigeration systems. Employers include independent heating and air conditioning contractors; public utilities; and maintenance, engineering, or facilities departments in industry, schools, and hospitals. An HVAC technician is a professional in both service and support. They can install and repair systems, as well as maintain them. They may work on their own as independent contractors or be employed by a company that specializes in climate control solutions for business and residential properties.

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning – Finger Lakes, NY / Finger Lakes NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Impact Analysis
  6. 6. Hires Data
  7. 7. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

Finger Lakes NY

The data below is based on the following 9 counties:
Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.

Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.

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This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.  View detailed Data Sources.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters 18.93 29.05 37.23 4 35 39
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 17.64 27.38 38.94 5 52 56
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians 17.64 27.38 38.94 5 52 56
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 22.67 29.24 37.24 0 18 18
17-3025.00 Environmental Engineering Technicians 18.33 23.49 31.67 1 3 4
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 16.91 28.31 43.43 6 58 64
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 22.12 26.30 37.87 2 13 15
43-5041.00 Meter Readers, Utilities 16.31 26.22 41.81 0 6 6
47-2011.00 Boilermakers 21.06 34.32 50.08 2 2 5
47-2111.00 Electricians 16.13 27.78 48.22 67 267 333
47-2152.01 Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters 16.81 28.48 45.58 32 166 197
47-2152.02 Plumbers 16.81 28.48 45.58 32 166 197
47-2211.00 Sheet Metal Workers 14.36 27.73 50.04 9 70 79
47-4011.00 Construction and Building Inspectors 15.37 29.40 46.93 2 82 84
49-2092.00 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 14.09 18.63 26.24 0 2 2
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment 18.00 27.82 46.00 0 14 15
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 17.96 37.35 49.53 2 13 15
49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers 17.93 26.53 37.86 37 157 194
49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 17.93 26.53 37.86 37 157 194
49-9031.00 Home Appliance Repairers 13.35 21.96 23.59 1 6 8
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 17.79 24.30 35.77 4 38 41
49-9098.00 Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 12.67 17.18 22.79 4 28 32
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 14.02 17.70 23.17 31 308 338
51-8013.00 Power Plant Operators 22.83 36.57 55.02 1 10 11
51-8021.00 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 23.07 31.25 39.78 2 27 30
51-9193.00 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 12.50 14.22 34.28 1 1 2
Averages & Total $17.43 $26.57 $39.26 212 1,376 1,588

Wages and demand based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2023
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2023
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters 49.22% 47.04%
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 47.71% 58.95%
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians 47.71% 58.95%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 55.34% 59.57%
17-3025.00 Environmental Engineering Technicians 45.59% 41.82%
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 38.43% 41.73%
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 48.32% 51.73%
43-5041.00 Meter Readers, Utilities 33.79% 33.38%
47-2011.00 Boilermakers 53.45% 54.11%
47-2111.00 Electricians 56.85% 52.34%
47-2152.01 Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters 52.57% 49.15%
47-2152.02 Plumbers 52.57% 49.15%
47-2211.00 Sheet Metal Workers 52.84% 51.12%
47-4011.00 Construction and Building Inspectors 50.68% 50.23%
49-2092.00 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 29.99% 29.72%
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment 41.98% 48.55%
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 27.23% 25.62%
49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers 48.94% 45.52%
49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 48.94% 45.52%
49-9031.00 Home Appliance Repairers 51.17% 48.44%
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 47.67% 47.39%
49-9098.00 Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 64.54% 61.46%
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 52.62% 68.21%
51-8013.00 Power Plant Operators 27.94% 23.45%
51-8021.00 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 55.08% 54.05%
51-9193.00 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 48.77% 44.90%

Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $25 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)

Wage curve based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.

This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.

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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.

Middle-Skill Education Provider July 2019 - June 2020 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Monroe 2 BOCES 32 1,588 -1,530**
Monroe Community College 26
Total 58*
Data is estimated, not predictive.

Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.

2023 Total Workforce: 17,235 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 26.9% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q1 2023 EMSI Occupation data.


Impact Analysis.

Student Metrics and Total Impact for MCC’s Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning – Finger Lakes, NY related programs.

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This chart represents the increased wages collected by former students active in the Monroe County workforce as a direct result of their MCC education, the increased output of businesses that employ them, and the multiplier effects that occur. View data sources.

Estimated Lifetime Earnings Increase per Student $1,300,000
Annual Economic Impact per Student $4,800
Total Student Impact in FY 2015-16 $18,400,000

Student Return on Investment.

For every dollar students invest in their education in the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning program at MCC, they will receive an estimated $12.50 back over the course of their working lives. This investment provides a 28.8% rate of return. This is a favorable return, especially when compared to the U.S. stock market 30-year average return of 10.1%.

Lifetime Earnings.

Average Annual Earnings

  • Program Completer
  • High School Graduate

Hires Data.

Job postings summary.

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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.

Unique postings (Jan 2023)

440

896 total postings

Posting intensity (Jan 2023)

2.0 : 1

Regional average: 2.0 : 1

There were 896 total job postings for the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning – Finger Lakes, NY in January 2023, of which 440 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 2.0 : 1, meaning that for every 2.0 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


January 2023 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market Data.

Top skill clusters.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

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This chart displays the skill clusters that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skill clusters derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Equipment Repair and Maintenance 829
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Basic Electrical Systems 473
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Hand Tools 445
Manufacturing and Production: Machinery 412
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Electrical and Mechanical Labor 411
Information Technology: Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools 399
Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Schematic Diagrams 398
Human Resources: Occupational Health and Safety 357
Architecture and Construction: Electrical Construction 353
Supply Chain and Logistics: Material Handling 299
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Repair 921
Troubleshooting 881
Communication Skills 467
Physical Abilities 464
Preventive Maintenance 397
Computer Literacy 354
Problem Solving 353
Schematic Diagrams 352
Hand Tools 329
Test Equipment 292
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

L3Harris 61
Eastman Kodak 24
State of New York 22
American Red Cross 19
Corning Incorporated 19
Lidestri 18
University Rochester 17
Day & Zimmermann Incorporated 15
Henkel 14
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. 12
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings February 6, 2022 – February 6, 2023.

Driver's License 268
IPC Certification 37
CDL Class A 36
Air Brake Certified 34
Security Clearance 34
CDL Class D 25
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) 23
Electrician Certification 17
OSHA Forklift Certification 14
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification 13
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

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