HOW TO BECOME AN HVAC TECH
We’ll guide you step-by-step on your journey to a successful career in HVAC.
HOW TO BECOME AN HVAC TECH
We’ll guide you step-by-step on your journey to a successful career in HVAC.
Step 1
Earn your high school diploma or GED.
A foundation of math, shop-classes, computer training and science is a great start to becoming a successful HVAC tech.
Step 2
Get formal training.
Complete an apprenticeship program or training at a local trade school.
Step 3
Get licensed.
Depending on the state that you work in, you may have to pass a state exam and get an HVAC license. All states are different, and some states do not require you to become licensed at all.
Step 4
Get working.
Residential service careers are in demand all over the country.
THE HVAC TECHNICIAN CAREER PATH
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WHY BECOME A HVAC TECHNICIAN?
A career in HVAC has great earning potential. The latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 show that the average salary of an HVAC technician is $51,390/year.
The demand for skilled tradespeople continues to grow. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration is projected to grow 6% from 2022-2032.
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