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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For hands-on people who want steady, recession-resistant trade work with low upfront education costs. Use the tools below to see which hvac/r roles fit your background and goals.

This trade requires EPA Section 608 certification to legally handle refrigerants, in addition to any state contractor licensing. Use the tools below to explore HVAC/R-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like HVAC Installer Helper, or look ahead to advanced roles such as HVAC Service Technician or HVAC Business Owner. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as EPA Section 608 Certification, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Air Conditioning and Refrigeration careers/jobs, (2) Find Air Conditioning and Refrigeration job listings, (3) Prepare for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration careers, and (4) Provide Air Conditioning and Refrigeration career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Air Conditioning and Refrigeration careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, so relevant Air Conditioning and Refrigeration jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Air Conditioning and Refrigeration careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 92 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

22 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 12.5% Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.5% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 11.8% Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 11.8% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Sailors and Marine Oilers 10.4% Refrigerating Oiler
Occupation: Sailors and Marine Oilers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.4% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigerating Oiler
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8.2% Refrigeration Brazer; Refrigeration Solderer
Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.2% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigeration Brazer; Refrigeration Solderer
Production Workers, All Other 8.2% Refrigeration Houseman; Refrigeration Specialist
Occupation: Production Workers, All Other U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.2% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigeration Houseman; Refrigeration Specialist
Sales Engineers 7.9% HVAC Commercial Salesperson (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Commercial Salesperson)
Occupation: Sales Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.9% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Commercial Salesperson (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Commercial Salesperson)
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 7.4% Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper); Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Helper (Heating and AC Installer Servicer Helper); HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper); HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper); Refrigeration Mechanic Helper; Window Unit Air Conditioner Installer Helper (Window Unit AC Installer Helper)
Occupation: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.4% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper); Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Helper (Heating and AC Installer Servicer Helper); HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper); HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper); Refrigeration Mechanic Helper; Window Unit Air Conditioner Installer Helper (Window Unit AC Installer Helper)
Mechanical Engineers 7% Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Design Mechanical Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Mechanical Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); Refrigeration Engineer
Occupation: Mechanical Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Design Mechanical Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Mechanical Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); Refrigeration Engineer
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 6.6% AC Supervisor (Air Conditioning Supervisor); HVAC Supervisor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Supervisor); Refrigeration Repair Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.6% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Supervisor (Air Conditioning Supervisor); HVAC Supervisor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Supervisor); Refrigeration Repair Supervisor
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 6% Ammonia Refrigeration Worker; Certified Refrigeration Operator; Refrigerating Machine Operator; Refrigeration Engine Operator; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Person; Refrigeration Technician
Occupation: Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Ammonia Refrigeration Worker; Certified Refrigeration Operator; Refrigerating Machine Operator; Refrigeration Engine Operator; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Person; Refrigeration Technician
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 5.9% HVAC Sheet Metal Installer Helper
Occupation: Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.9% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Sheet Metal Installer Helper
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 5.8% Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator); Refrigerating Engineer; Refrigeration Engineer
Occupation: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.8% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator); Refrigerating Engineer; Refrigeration Engineer
Insulation Workers, Mechanical 5.1% AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer); Refrigeration Insulator
Occupation: Insulation Workers, Mechanical U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.1% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer); Refrigeration Insulator
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 5% A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer); A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic); A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician); A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist); Commercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer; Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer; Heating and Air Conditioning Technician (Heating and Air Conditioning Tech); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Operations Technician; HVAC Controls Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Technician); HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer); HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman); HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician); HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic); HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician); HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist); HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); HVAC-R Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Service Technician); Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Tech (Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technician); Refrigeration Engineer; Refrigeration Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Service Technician (Refrigeration Service Tech); Refrigeration Systems Installer; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Refrigeration Unit Repairer; Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer (Residential Heating and A/C Installer); Residential HVAC Service Technician (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer); A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic); A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician); A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist); Commercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer; Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer; Heating and Air Conditioning Technician (Heating and Air Conditioning Tech); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Operations Technician; HVAC Controls Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Technician); HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer); HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman); HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician); HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic); HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician); HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist); HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); HVAC-R Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Service Technician); Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Tech (Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technician); Refrigeration Engineer; Refrigeration Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Service Technician (Refrigeration Service Tech); Refrigeration Systems Installer; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Refrigeration Unit Repairer; Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer (Residential Heating and A/C Installer); Residential HVAC Service Technician (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 4.9% Air Conditioning Insulation Installer; Refrigeration Plant Cork Insulator
Occupation: Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.9% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Insulation Installer; Refrigeration Plant Cork Insulator
Sheet Metal Workers 3.6% AC Sheet Metal Installer (Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Mechanic); HVAC Sheet Metal Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Specialist)
Occupation: Sheet Metal Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.6% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Sheet Metal Installer (Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Mechanic); HVAC Sheet Metal Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Specialist)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3.4% HVAC Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Instructor); HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor)
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.4% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Instructor); HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor)
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 0.3% A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic); Auto A/C Installer (Automotive Air Conditioning Installer); Auto A/C Mechanic (Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 0.3% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic); Auto A/C Installer (Automotive Air Conditioning Installer); Auto A/C Mechanic (Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Construction and Building Inspectors -2.9% Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
Occupation: Construction and Building Inspectors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -2.9% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
Home Appliance Repairers -3.6% Household Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Maintenance Tech (Refrigeration Maintenance Technician); Refrigeration Technician; Window Air Conditioner Installer; Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic
Occupation: Home Appliance Repairers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -3.6% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Household Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Maintenance Tech (Refrigeration Maintenance Technician); Refrigeration Technician; Window Air Conditioner Installer; Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers -11.8% Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler)
Occupation: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -11.8% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler)
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -12.2% Air Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester); Refrigeration Service Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -12.2% Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester); Refrigeration Service Inspector

24 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs

Sales Engineers $ 116,950 HVAC Commercial Salesperson (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Commercial Salesperson)
Occupation: Sales Engineers National Median Salary: $ 116,950 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Commercial Salesperson (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Commercial Salesperson)
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar $ 111,970 HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Refrigeration Engineer
Occupation: Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar National Median Salary: $ 111,970 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Refrigeration Engineer
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $ 106,910 Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 106,910 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
Mechanical Engineers $ 99,510 Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Design Mechanical Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Mechanical Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); Refrigeration Engineer
Occupation: Mechanical Engineers National Median Salary: $ 99,510 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Design Mechanical Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Mechanical Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); Refrigeration Engineer
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $ 75,820 AC Supervisor (Air Conditioning Supervisor); HVAC Supervisor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Supervisor); Refrigeration Repair Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers National Median Salary: $ 75,820 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Supervisor (Air Conditioning Supervisor); HVAC Supervisor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Supervisor); Refrigeration Repair Supervisor
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $ 75,020 Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians National Median Salary: $ 75,020 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Construction and Building Inspectors $ 67,700 Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
Occupation: Construction and Building Inspectors National Median Salary: $ 67,700 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $ 67,640 Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator); Refrigerating Engineer; Refrigeration Engineer
Occupation: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators National Median Salary: $ 67,640 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator); Refrigerating Engineer; Refrigeration Engineer
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $ 62,060 HVAC Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Instructor); HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor)
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 62,060 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Instructor); HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor)
Sheet Metal Workers $ 58,780 AC Sheet Metal Installer (Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Mechanic); HVAC Sheet Metal Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Specialist)
Occupation: Sheet Metal Workers National Median Salary: $ 58,780 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Sheet Metal Installer (Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Mechanic); HVAC Sheet Metal Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Specialist)
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $ 57,300 A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer); A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic); A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician); A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist); Commercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer; Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer; Heating and Air Conditioning Technician (Heating and Air Conditioning Tech); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Operations Technician; HVAC Controls Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Technician); HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer); HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman); HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician); HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic); HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician); HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist); HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); HVAC-R Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Service Technician); Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Tech (Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technician); Refrigeration Engineer; Refrigeration Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Service Technician (Refrigeration Service Tech); Refrigeration Systems Installer; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Refrigeration Unit Repairer; Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer (Residential Heating and A/C Installer); Residential HVAC Service Technician (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers National Median Salary: $ 57,300 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer); A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic); A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician); A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist); Commercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer; Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer; Heating and Air Conditioning Technician (Heating and Air Conditioning Tech); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Operations Technician; HVAC Controls Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Technician); HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer); HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman); HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician); HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic); HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician); HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist); HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); HVAC-R Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Service Technician); Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Tech (Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technician); Refrigeration Engineer; Refrigeration Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Service Technician (Refrigeration Service Tech); Refrigeration Systems Installer; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Refrigeration Unit Repairer; Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer (Residential Heating and A/C Installer); Residential HVAC Service Technician (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
Insulation Workers, Mechanical $ 53,920 AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer); Refrigeration Insulator
Occupation: Insulation Workers, Mechanical National Median Salary: $ 53,920 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer); Refrigeration Insulator
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $ 50,270 Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler)
Occupation: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers National Median Salary: $ 50,270 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler)
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $ 48,940 Refrigeration Brazer; Refrigeration Solderer
Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers National Median Salary: $ 48,940 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigeration Brazer; Refrigeration Solderer
Sailors and Marine Oilers $ 48,400 Refrigerating Oiler
Occupation: Sailors and Marine Oilers National Median Salary: $ 48,400 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigerating Oiler
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $ 47,770 A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic); Auto A/C Installer (Automotive Air Conditioning Installer); Auto A/C Mechanic (Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics National Median Salary: $ 47,770 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic); Auto A/C Installer (Automotive Air Conditioning Installer); Auto A/C Mechanic (Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $ 47,540 Air Conditioning Insulation Installer; Refrigeration Plant Cork Insulator
Occupation: Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall National Median Salary: $ 47,540 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Insulation Installer; Refrigeration Plant Cork Insulator
Home Appliance Repairers $ 47,170 Household Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Maintenance Tech (Refrigeration Maintenance Technician); Refrigeration Technician; Window Air Conditioner Installer; Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic
Occupation: Home Appliance Repairers National Median Salary: $ 47,170 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Household Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Maintenance Tech (Refrigeration Maintenance Technician); Refrigeration Technician; Window Air Conditioner Installer; Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic
Geothermal Technicians $ 46,500 Geothermal HVAC Technician (Geothermal Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technician)
Occupation: Geothermal Technicians National Median Salary: $ 46,500 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Geothermal HVAC Technician (Geothermal Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technician)
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $ 45,850 Air Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester); Refrigeration Service Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers National Median Salary: $ 45,850 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester); Refrigeration Service Inspector
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $ 42,420 Ammonia Refrigeration Worker; Certified Refrigeration Operator; Refrigerating Machine Operator; Refrigeration Engine Operator; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Person; Refrigeration Technician
Occupation: Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders National Median Salary: $ 42,420 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Ammonia Refrigeration Worker; Certified Refrigeration Operator; Refrigerating Machine Operator; Refrigeration Engine Operator; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Person; Refrigeration Technician
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $ 40,220 HVAC Sheet Metal Installer Helper
Occupation: Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other National Median Salary: $ 40,220 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Sheet Metal Installer Helper
Production Workers, All Other $ 37,430 Refrigeration Houseman; Refrigeration Specialist
Occupation: Production Workers, All Other National Median Salary: $ 37,430 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigeration Houseman; Refrigeration Specialist
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $ 36,710 Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper); Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Helper (Heating and AC Installer Servicer Helper); HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper); HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper); Refrigeration Mechanic Helper; Window Unit Air Conditioner Installer Helper (Window Unit AC Installer Helper)
Occupation: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers National Median Salary: $ 36,710 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper); Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Helper (Heating and AC Installer Servicer Helper); HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper); HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper); Refrigeration Mechanic Helper; Window Unit Air Conditioner Installer Helper (Window Unit AC Installer Helper)

22 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
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Occupations Education/Preparation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
Occupation: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 4 HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Refrigeration Engineer
Occupation: Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Education/Preparation: 4 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Refrigeration Engineer
Sales Engineers 4 HVAC Commercial Salesperson (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Commercial Salesperson)
Occupation: Sales Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Commercial Salesperson (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Commercial Salesperson)
Mechanical Engineers 4 Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Design Mechanical Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Mechanical Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); Refrigeration Engineer
Occupation: Mechanical Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Design Mechanical Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Mechanical Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer); HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer); Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer); Refrigeration Engineer
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 3 A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic); Auto A/C Installer (Automotive Air Conditioning Installer); Auto A/C Mechanic (Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Education/Preparation: 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic); Auto A/C Installer (Automotive Air Conditioning Installer); Auto A/C Mechanic (Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3 HVAC Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Instructor); HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor)
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: HVAC Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Instructor); HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor)
Construction and Building Inspectors 3 Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
Occupation: Construction and Building Inspectors Education/Preparation: 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 3 Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Occupation: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 3 Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator); Refrigerating Engineer; Refrigeration Engineer
Occupation: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Education/Preparation: 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer); HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator); Refrigerating Engineer; Refrigeration Engineer
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 3 AC Supervisor (Air Conditioning Supervisor); HVAC Supervisor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Supervisor); Refrigeration Repair Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Education/Preparation: 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Supervisor (Air Conditioning Supervisor); HVAC Supervisor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Supervisor); Refrigeration Repair Supervisor
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 3 A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer); A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic); A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician); A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist); Commercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer; Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer; Heating and Air Conditioning Technician (Heating and Air Conditioning Tech); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Operations Technician; HVAC Controls Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Technician); HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer); HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman); HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician); HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic); HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician); HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist); HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); HVAC-R Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Service Technician); Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Tech (Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technician); Refrigeration Engineer; Refrigeration Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Service Technician (Refrigeration Service Tech); Refrigeration Systems Installer; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Refrigeration Unit Repairer; Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer (Residential Heating and A/C Installer); Residential HVAC Service Technician (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Education/Preparation: 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer); A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic); A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician); A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist); Commercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer; Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer; Heating and Air Conditioning Technician (Heating and Air Conditioning Tech); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Operations Technician; HVAC Controls Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Technician); HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer); HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman); HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician); HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic); HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician); HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist); HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician); HVAC-R Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Service Technician); Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Tech (Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technician); Refrigeration Engineer; Refrigeration Installer; Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Service Technician (Refrigeration Service Tech); Refrigeration Systems Installer; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Refrigeration Unit Repairer; Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer (Residential Heating and A/C Installer); Residential HVAC Service Technician (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician); Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2 Refrigeration Brazer; Refrigeration Solderer
Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigeration Brazer; Refrigeration Solderer
Sheet Metal Workers 2 AC Sheet Metal Installer (Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Mechanic); HVAC Sheet Metal Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Specialist)
Occupation: Sheet Metal Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Sheet Metal Installer (Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer); HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Mechanic); HVAC Sheet Metal Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Specialist)
Sailors and Marine Oilers 2 Refrigerating Oiler
Occupation: Sailors and Marine Oilers Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Refrigerating Oiler
Insulation Workers, Mechanical 2 AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer); Refrigeration Insulator
Occupation: Insulation Workers, Mechanical Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer); Refrigeration Insulator
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 2 Air Conditioning Insulation Installer; Refrigeration Plant Cork Insulator
Occupation: Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Insulation Installer; Refrigeration Plant Cork Insulator
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 2 Air Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester); Refrigeration Service Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester); Refrigeration Service Inspector
Home Appliance Repairers 2 Household Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Maintenance Tech (Refrigeration Maintenance Technician); Refrigeration Technician; Window Air Conditioner Installer; Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic
Occupation: Home Appliance Repairers Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Household Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Maintenance Tech (Refrigeration Maintenance Technician); Refrigeration Technician; Window Air Conditioner Installer; Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 2 Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper); Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Helper (Heating and AC Installer Servicer Helper); HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper); HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper); Refrigeration Mechanic Helper; Window Unit Air Conditioner Installer Helper (Window Unit AC Installer Helper)
Occupation: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper); Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper); Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Helper (Heating and AC Installer Servicer Helper); HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper); HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper); Refrigeration Mechanic Helper; Window Unit Air Conditioner Installer Helper (Window Unit AC Installer Helper)
Geothermal Technicians 2 Geothermal HVAC Technician (Geothermal Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technician)
Occupation: Geothermal Technicians Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Geothermal HVAC Technician (Geothermal Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technician)
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 2 Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler)
Occupation: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler)
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 2 Ammonia Refrigeration Worker; Certified Refrigeration Operator; Refrigerating Machine Operator; Refrigeration Engine Operator; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Person; Refrigeration Technician
Occupation: Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Education/Preparation: 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration-Related Jobs: Ammonia Refrigeration Worker; Certified Refrigeration Operator; Refrigerating Machine Operator; Refrigeration Engine Operator; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Person; Refrigeration Technician

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A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer)
A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic)
A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician)
A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)
AC Insulation Installer (Air Conditioning Insulation Installer)
AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic)
AC Sheet Metal Installer (Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer)
AC Supervisor (Air Conditioning Supervisor)
Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper)
Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper)
Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler)
Air Conditioning Engineer (AC Engineer)
Air Conditioning Insulation Installer
Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist)
Air Conditioning Unit Tester (AC Unit Tester)
Aircraft AC Mechanic (Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Ammonia Refrigeration Worker
Auto A/C Installer (Automotive Air Conditioning Installer)
Auto A/C Mechanic (Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Certified Refrigeration Operator
Commercial HVAC Service Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician)
Commercial HVAC Tech (Commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician)
Commercial Refrigeration Service Tech (Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician)
Geothermal HVAC Technician (Geothermal Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technician)
Heating and Air Conditioning Installer
Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Helper (Heating and AC Installer Servicer Helper)
Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer
Heating and Air Conditioning Technician (Heating and Air Conditioning Tech)
Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Control Technician
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Operations Technician
Household Refrigeration Mechanic
HVAC Commercial Salesperson (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Commercial Salesperson)
HVAC Controls Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Controls Technician)
HVAC Design Mechanical Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Design Mechanical Engineer)
HVAC Engineer (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer)
HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer)
HVAC Engineer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer)
HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper)
HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper)
HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer)
HVAC Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Instructor)
HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman)
HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician)
HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic)
HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator)
HVAC Refrigeration Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician)
HVAC Sensor and Digital Control Designer (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Sensor and Digital Control Designer)
HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician)
HVAC Sheet Metal Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer)
HVAC Sheet Metal Installer Helper
HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Mechanic)
HVAC Sheet Metal Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Specialist)
HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist)
HVAC Supervisor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Supervisor)
HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician)
HVAC-R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Instructor)
HVAC-R Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Service Technician)
Mechanical HVAC Engineer (Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineer)
Refrigerating Engineer
Refrigerating Machine Operator
Refrigerating Oiler
Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Tech (Refrigeration and Appliance Repair Technician)
Refrigeration Brazer
Refrigeration Engine Operator
Refrigeration Engineer
Refrigeration Engineering Teacher
Refrigeration Houseman
Refrigeration Installer
Refrigeration Insulator
Refrigeration Maintenance Tech (Refrigeration Maintenance Technician)
Refrigeration Mechanic
Refrigeration Mechanic Helper
Refrigeration Operator
Refrigeration Person
Refrigeration Plant Cork Insulator
Refrigeration Repair Supervisor
Refrigeration Service Inspector
Refrigeration Service Technician (Refrigeration Service Tech)
Refrigeration Solderer
Refrigeration Specialist
Refrigeration Systems Installer
Refrigeration Technician
Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech)
Refrigeration Unit Repairer
Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer (Residential Heating and A/C Installer)
Residential HVAC Service Technician (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Service Technician)
Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
Window Air Conditioner Installer
Window Unit Air Conditioner Installer Helper (Window Unit AC Installer Helper)
Window Unit Air Conditioning Mechanic


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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
46,300
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
52,100
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
5,800 (12.5%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
5,100
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Importance: 99 (%) Description: Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.
Importance: 95 (%) Description: Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Supervise students' laboratory work.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Participate in campus and community events.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Review manuscripts for professional journals.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Act as advisers to student organizations.
Importance: 57 (%) Description: Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Importance: 51 (%) Description: Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Coaching and Developing Others: Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates: Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
Develop instructional materials.
Develop instructional objectives.
Direct department activities.
Edit documents.
Edit written materials.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
Evaluate student work.
Guide class discussions.
Maintain student records.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
Prepare tests.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
Research topics in area of expertise.
Select educational materials or equipment.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
Supervise laboratory work.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Teach physical science or mathematics courses at the college level.
Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
Write grant proposals.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Chemistry: Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 58 (%) Description: Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Advise others on educational or vocational matters.
Activity: Assess student capabilities, needs, or performance.
Activity: Compile records, documentation, or other data.
Activity: Develop educational programs, plans, or procedures.
Activity: Direct organizational operations, activities, or procedures.
Activity: Edit written materials or documents.
Activity: Evaluate programs, practices, or processes.
Activity: Examine materials or documentation for accuracy or compliance.
Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Perform administrative or clerical activities.
Activity: Plan events or programs.
Activity: Prepare informational or instructional materials.
Activity: Prepare proposals or grant applications.
Activity: Promote products, services, or programs.
Activity: Purchase goods or services.
Activity: Select materials or equipment for operations or projects.
Activity: Serve on organizational committees.
Activity: Supervise personnel activities.
Activity: Teach academic or vocational subjects.
Activity: Write material for artistic or commercial purposes.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
Widely Used Tech Skills
Computer based training software:
Learning management system LMS
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
The MathWorks MATLAB
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Object or component oriented development software:
C++
Oracle Java
Python
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software:
Microsoft Project
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Web platform development software:
JavaScript
Word processing software:
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software:
Finite element analysis software
Computer aided design CAD software:
Dassault Systemes CATIA
PTC Creo Parametric
Computer based training software:
Blackboard Learn
Course management system software
Desire2Learn LMS software
Sakai CLE
Electronic mail software:
Email software
Information retrieval or search software:
DOC Cop
iParadigms Turnitin
Internet browser software:
Web browser software
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software:
Image scanning software
Word processing software:
Collaborative editing software
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 58.6 (%) Level of Education: Doctoral Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 17.3 (%) Level of Education: Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.
Frequency of Attainment: 17.3 (%) Level of Education: Post-Doctoral Training
Frequency of Attainment: 5.1 (%) Level of Education: Master's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 0.8 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 0.8 (%) Level of Education: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 52.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: None
Frequency of Attainment: 18.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 17.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 5.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 5.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 0.8 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Local Salary Information
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) External Link
Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) External Link
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