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 |
11,982 Large |
& |
6.0% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
1,096 High |
| Champaign Area |
249 Medium |
& |
5.2% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
227 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Cook County |
4,056 Large |
& |
5.2% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
366 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
151 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
822 Large |
& |
7.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
77 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,585 Large |
& |
5.8% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
144 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
271 Medium |
& |
11.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
77 Small |
& |
9.1% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
168 Medium |
& |
3.6% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Lake County |
696 Large |
& |
4.6% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| McHenry County |
369 Large |
& |
10.6% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
169 Medium |
& |
6.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
243 Medium |
& |
10.3% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
621 Large |
& |
7.2% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
57 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
146 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
217 Medium |
& |
2.8% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| Rockford Area |
431 Large |
& |
7.4% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
61 Small |
& |
3.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
211 Medium |
& |
6.2% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
360 Large |
& |
4.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Vermilion County |
35 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
812 Large |
& |
7.8% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
76 Moderate |
| United States |
425,200 Very large |
& |
8.1% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
40,100 High |