Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Building equipment contractors
- Heating and cooling system retailers and wholesalers
- Heating and cooling system repairers
Outlook
Growth for this career will be much faster than average. Climate-controlled systems will create demand for qualified HVAC mechanics. Most systems need to be upgraded every 10-15 years. Increasing emphasis on energy efficiency will also increase the demand for HVAC mechanics to replace and repair systems.
Job prospects will be best for those with apprenticeship training or technical training in electronics.
Heating and Cooling System Mechanics (CIS 100340)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
8,968 Large |
& |
9.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
967 High |
| Champaign Area |
192 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
161 Medium |
& |
6.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,191 Large |
& |
11.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
356 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
101 Medium |
& |
4.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
585 Large |
& |
8.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
63 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,198 Large |
& |
8.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
127 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
181 Medium |
& |
17.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
57 Small |
& |
-7.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
125 Medium |
& |
-2.4% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
566 Large |
& |
12.2% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
63 Few |
| McHenry County |
259 Large |
& |
8.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
115 Medium |
& |
7.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
172 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
443 Large |
& |
6.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
46 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
105 Small |
& |
4.8% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
151 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
296 Medium |
& |
9.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
43 Small |
& |
2.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
150 Medium |
& |
0.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
250 Medium |
& |
3.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Vermilion County |
25 Very small |
& |
-4.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
579 Large |
& |
13.6% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
66 Few |
| United States |
441,200 Very large |
& |
9.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
42,500 High |