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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.
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

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 22.12 29.90 43.26 4 31 35
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 20.97 30.78 44.75 4 38 42
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians 20.97 30.78 44.75 4 38 42
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 24.71 31.29 39.05 2 16 17
17-3025.00 Environmental Engineering Technicians 18.56 23.35 43.20 0 3 3
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 19.20 28.39 39.52 7 54 61
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 22.84 30.34 39.45 2 18 20
43-5041.00 Meter Readers, Utilities 18.23 24.87 48.30 0 5 5
47-2011.00 Boilermakers 23.67 35.85 41.05 0 2 2
47-2111.00 Electricians 17.43 30.79 49.33 53 241 294
47-2152.01 Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters 19.33 30.74 51.10 39 146 185
47-2152.02 Plumbers 19.33 30.74 51.10 39 146 185
47-2211.00 Sheet Metal Workers 16.81 23.31 40.81 10 60 69
47-4011.00 Construction and Building Inspectors 21.82 33.11 48.57 5 90 96
49-2092.00 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 15.81 16.31 27.93 1 4 5
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment 22.41 30.56 47.51 1 10 11
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 22.43 43.19 51.47 3 12 16
49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers 18.08 28.64 40.09 43 147 190
49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 18.08 28.64 40.09 43 147 190
49-9031.00 Home Appliance Repairers 14.16 23.17 30.89 0 12 12
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 17.65 26.58 36.49 3 30 33
49-9098.00 Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 14.40 18.40 24.41 5 35 40
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 15.13 17.85 27.09 30 230 260
51-8013.00 Power Plant Operators 25.52 40.69 60.91 2 8 10
51-8021.00 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 24.52 31.73 44.36 1 19 19
51-9193.00 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 14.20 16.04 20.65 0 2 2
Averages & Total $19.57 $28.08 $40.88 215 1,213 1,428

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


Q1 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

SOC Occupations 2025
Estimated
Annual
Churn		 2025
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters 37.61% 36.17%
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 24.48% 24.05%
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians 24.48% 24.05%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 26.67% 26.67%
17-3025.00 Environmental Engineering Technicians 34.26% 33.93%
17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians 26.17% 26.67%
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 31.52% 31.78%
43-5041.00 Meter Readers, Utilities 36.30% 34.02%
47-2011.00 Boilermakers 54.71% 54.93%
47-2111.00 Electricians 45.40% 44.44%
47-2152.01 Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters 49.65% 48.06%
47-2152.02 Plumbers 49.65% 48.06%
47-2211.00 Sheet Metal Workers 54.21% 53.38%
47-4011.00 Construction and Building Inspectors 37.41% 36.58%
49-2092.00 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 42.57% 43.19%
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment 40.44% 39.46%
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 29.06% 28.04%
49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers 47.70% 46.16%
49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 47.70% 46.16%
49-9031.00 Home Appliance Repairers 38.50% 37.58%
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 36.99% 37.62%
49-9098.00 Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 51.14% 50.27%
51-2028.00 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 29.63% 29.54%
51-8013.00 Power Plant Operators 16.84% 14.78%
51-8021.00 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 30.72% 30.24%
51-9193.00 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 47.67% 46.78%

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 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

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 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

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 September 2022 - August 2023 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Monroe 2 BOCES 32 1,428 -1,370**
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 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

2025 Total Workforce: 17,310 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 25.6% are approaching retirement age.

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


Q1 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

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

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 (Apr 2025)

392

1193 total postings

Posting intensity (Apr 2025)

3.0 : 1

Regional average: 3.4 : 1

There were 1193 total job postings for the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning – Finger Lakes, NY in April 2025, of which 392 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 3.0 : 1, meaning that for every 3.0 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


April 2025 EMSI Hires data.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

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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.

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) 453
Communication 315
Electrical Wiring 220
Operations 178
Detail Oriented 160
Hand Tools 152
Problem Solving 135
Electrical Systems 132
Management 125
Computer Literacy 121
 
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

Unclassified 67
L3Harris Technologies 53
Aerotek 43
Tradesmen International 40
State of New York 25
Eastman Kodak 22
Nesco Resource 16
Kodak 15
Itt Industries 14
Seneca Foods 14
 
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

Valid Driver's License 115
Security Clearance 13
10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card 9
American Red Cross (ARC) Certification 7
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (LMFT) 6
Secret Clearance 6
30-Hour OSHA General Industry Card 4
Forklift Certification 4
LEED Accredited Professional (AP) 4
Professional Engineer (PE) License 4
 
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

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