How exposed are Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers to AI?
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers score 33 out of 100 (Moderate) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: Moderate | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as moderate. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 37.5 |
|---|---|---|
| O*NET task mix | How this occupation's tasks compare with other moderate-exposure occupations: routine, information-heavy work raises it, while caring, hands-on and judgment-heavy work lowers it. | −4.1 |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 33.4 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $61,010 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | +10.9% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 40,600 |
| Typical education to enter | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| On-the-job training | Long-term on-the-job training |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers?
AIRRBridge rates Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers at 33 out of 100 (Moderate) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 10.9% from 2025 to 2035, with about 40,600 openings a year.
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $61,010 for this occupation.
What education do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers need?
BLS lists a postsecondary nondegree award as the typical education needed to enter this occupation.
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 49-9021.00 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.