How Much Can I Earn?

Some ways to research what you
might make upon graduation:

According to www.salaries.com an HVAC Mechanic Level I in the 92805 Zip Code earn from $31,962 to $58,353 per year. These figures are “Base Salaries”, meaning that they don’t represent benefits (Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Vacation, etc.). Give it a try yourself, see what the wages are for your area. I interpret the $31,962 figure to be more or less entry level wages (first day to perhaps 6 months of experience?) and the $58,353 wage to represent top tier wages for highly trained people with 2 years of experience. An interesting wage is the middle range of $37,341 to $51,155, since this is where the majority of workers fit from 0 to 2 years of experience.

Now look at HVAC Mechanic Level II, which covers people with experience from 2 to 5 years in the field. Here the wages start at $41,727 and end up at $69,345 per year. Again, the interesting numbers are in the middle which range from $47,238 to $61,694 per year.

The last category is for HVAC Mechanic Level III, which is for people with 5 years or more experience. We find that the range in salary goes from $46,547 to $74,577 per year. The middle range, again - where most people are, has $51,881 to $66,554 per year.

Go to the www.salaries.com website and put in “HVAC” then your Zip Code, see what kind of salaries you can expect!

Job Description

HVAC Mechanic I (0-2 Years Experience)

Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Job Description

HVAC Mechanic II (2-5 Years Experience)

Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Alternate Job Titles: HVAC Mechanic II - Intermediate Level HVAC Mechanic - Level II HVAC Mechanic

Job Description

HVAC Mechanic III (5+ Years Experience)

Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires at least 5 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Alternate Job Titles: HVAC Mechanic III - Level III HVAC Mechanic - Senior HVAC Mechanic

This information is based on the website: www.salaries.com using the Zip code 92805, which is the one for where our school is located. This search was done on 8-08-2008. As always, it must be said that your results could vary, wages can also vary widely with geographic areas. Other sources of information are from the U.S. Department of Labor at: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos192.htm gives you a snapshot from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you go down to the section marked “Job Prospects” you will see that it says: “Job prospects for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are expected to be excellent, particularly for those who have completed training from an accredited technical school or a formal apprenticeship.”

PLEASE NOTE: As you probably know, it is illegal for schools to “promise” or “guarantee” placement. All we can do is give you our track record, which we will surely do before you sign up. But, by the same token, no school controls the rate of pay any given employer pays a given employee (you). The best jobs in any field, with the best pay, generally go to the workers with the best educations and to the people that work the hardest.

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