The Department of Labor says that 60,000 jobs will go unfilled
in the HVAC industry this year. The DOL also ranks the HVAC
industry as one of the top 10 fastest growing careers and will be
in the 10 through 2016. The top 10 fastest growing Careers will
account for 32% of all employment in 2008 and 56% in 2016.
Earnings
HVAC technician salaries depend on experience. Students coming
right out of school can start with pay between $27,800 - $35,500 a
year with benefits. As technicians become more experienced or
complete an apprenticeship, the salaries can increase to $50,000 a
year. Scott Community College graduates have a 76% percent
placement rate and make an average of $30,000 a year.
Companies that have hired
SCC HVAC graduates
| Gabrilson Heating and Air
Conditioning |
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| Hawkeye Heating & Air
Conditioning |
Schebler Company |
| Doug's Heating and AC |
Ragan Mechanical |
| Bettendorf Heating & Air
Conditioning |
Climate River Valley, Inc. |
| Climatronics Heating & Air
Conditioning |
Klauer Heating and AC |
| University of Iowa Hospitals |
Kale Company |
| Crawford Company |
Trane Company |
| Trinity Medical Center |
Illini Hospital |
| Wirth Heating and Air Conditioning |
Indian Ridge Apartments |
| Holmes Sales and Service |
Johnson Contracting |
| Johnson Controls |
Quad City Geothermal |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #25 |
Northwest Mechanical |
| Sheet Metal Works Local #91 |
Atwell Heating and Air Conditioning |