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Job outlook for air conditioning specialists in the United States
Are air conditioning specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, air conditioning specialist jobs are in demand. Air conditioning specialist demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Air conditioning specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of air conditioning specialist jobs and the average air conditioning specialist salary over time.
Air conditioning specialist jobs over time
Air conditioning specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,426 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,338 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,324 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,204 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,086 | 0.00% |
Average air conditioning specialist salary over time
Air conditioning specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,129 | $24.10 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $48,286 | $23.21 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $47,177 | $22.68 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $46,651 | $22.43 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $45,492 | $21.87 | +1.8% |
Air conditioning specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of air conditioning specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where air conditioning specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for air conditioning specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 75 | 11% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 212 | 7% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 65 | 7% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 51 | 7% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 98 | 5% |
| 7 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 69 | 5% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 40 | 5% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 39 | 5% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 422 | 4% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 377 | 4% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 300 | 4% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 265 | 4% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 249 | 4% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 229 | 4% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 151 | 4% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 67 | 4% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 55 | 4% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 37 | 4% |
Most common cities for air conditioning specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck | 2 | 3% | $59,848 |
| 2 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $54,464 |
| 3 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $70,483 |