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Hvac helper demographics and statistics in the US

Hvac helper demographics research summary. Zippia estimates hvac helper demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our hvac helper estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about hvac helpers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 54,690 hvac helpers currently employed in the United States.
  • 3.0% of all hvac helpers are women, while 97.0% are men.
  • The average hvac helper age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of hvac helpers is White (55.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.0%), Black or African American (13.7%) and Unknown (5.8%).
  • In 2022, women earned 99% of what men earned.
  • 4% of all hvac helpers are LGBT.
  • Hvac helpers are 81% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Hvac helper gender statistics

3.0% of hvac helpers are women and 97.0% of hvac helpers are men.
  • Male, 97.0%
  • Female, 3.0%

Hvac helper gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male97.0%
Female3.0%

Hvac helper gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$30,536
female-income
Female income
$30,266

Hvac helper gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hvac helper positions over time. Currently, 3.0% of hvac helpers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Hvac helper gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201098.68%1.32%
201199.38%0.62%
201298.84%1.16%
201397.34%2.66%
201498.23%1.77%
201599.21%0.79%
201697.80%2.20%
201799.23%0.77%
201898.07%1.93%
201998.49%1.51%
202099.10%0.90%
202196.96%3.04%

Hvac helper related jobs gender ratio

We compared hvac helpers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Mender16%84%
Hydraulic Press Servicer22%78%
Assigner34%66%
Hvac Helper97%3%
Flooring Mechanic99%1%
Machine Repairman100%0%
Millwright Supervisor100%0%

Hvac helper demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among hvac helpers is White, which makes up 55.9% of all hvac helpers. Comparatively, 19.0% of hvac helpers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of hvac helpers are Black or African American.
  • White, 55.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
  • Black or African American, 13.7%
  • Unknown, 5.8%
  • Asian, 4.4%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Hvac helper race

Hvac helper racePercentages
White55.9%
Hispanic or Latino19.0%
Black or African American13.7%
Unknown5.8%
Asian4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Hvac helper race and ethnicity over time

See how hvac helper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Hvac helper race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201061.69%12.24%5.29%18.66%
201159.96%10.56%5.40%20.95%
201253.85%15.62%6.49%20.42%
201352.86%15.66%6.84%21.58%
201457.86%13.89%5.97%18.99%
201547.59%13.25%4.79%30.59%
201654.23%13.90%4.84%22.82%
201755.38%11.59%5.77%20.30%
201855.17%10.40%4.75%25.62%
201960.02%13.12%4.16%19.24%
202055.86%11.09%4.61%21.55%
202155.93%13.67%4.35%19.00%

Hvac helper wage gap by race

According to our data, white hvac helpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian hvac helpers have the lowest average salary at $30,354.
$32,000
$31,000
$30,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$30,526
White$30,708
Black or African American$30,606
Asian$30,354
Hispanic or Latino$30,487

Hvac helper age breakdown

The average age of hvac helpers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the hvac helper population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Hvac helper age breakdown

Hvac Helper YearsPercentages
40+ years46%
30-40 years36%
20-30 years12%

Hvac helper educational attainment

The most common degree for hvac helpers is high school diploma, with 44% of hvac helpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 15%.
  • High School Diploma, 44%
  • Diploma, 17%
  • Associate, 15%
  • Bachelor's, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 18%

Hvac helpers by degree level

Hvac helper degreePercentages
High School Diploma44%
Diploma17%
Associate15%
Bachelor's6%
Other Degrees18%

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Hvac helper employment statistics

Most hvac helpers work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where hvac helpers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where hvac helpers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Hvac helper jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees13%
50 - 100 employees21%
100 - 500 employees28%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees19%
> 10,000 employees10%

Hvac helper jobs by company type

Employees with the hvac helper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hvac helpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Hvac helper jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public14%
Private81%
Government3%

Hvac helper jobs by industry

The most common industries for hvac helpers are construction, professional and manufacturing.

Construction

Professional

Manufacturing

Retail

Hospitality

Hvac helper turnover and employment statistics

Hvac helper unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for hvac helpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Hvac helper unemployment rate by year

YearHvac helper unemployment rate
201019.92%
201118.07%
201216.26%
201316.47%
20147.93%
20159.78%
201610.14%
20177.36%
20187.11%
20196.43%
20209.04%
202110.33%

Average hvac helper tenure

The average hvac helper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,504 hvac helpers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Hvac helper tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year42%
1-2 years30%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years10%
8-10 years3%
11+ years3%

Hvac helper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of hvac helpers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Blower Mechanic1.73%33,433
Millwright Apprentice2.00%94,042
Key Maker3.52%16,263
Hvac Helper3.67%-
Vacuum Cleaner Repairer3.71%39,087
Cable Splicer Apprentice3.93%12,261
Cryogenics Repairer8.86%3,559

Similar hvac helper jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Blower Mechanic1.73%33,433
Millwright Apprentice2.00%94,042
Key Maker3.52%16,263
Vacuum Cleaner Repairer3.71%39,087
Cable Splicer Apprentice3.93%12,261
Cryogenics Repairer8.86%3,559

Foreign languages spoken by hvac helpers

The most common foreign language among hvac helpers is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 5.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
  • Spanish, 80.0%
  • Greek, 5.0%
  • Arabic, 5.0%
  • Carrier, 5.0%
  • French, 5.0%

Hvac helper languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish80.0%
Greek5.0%
Arabic5.0%
Carrier5.0%
French5.0%

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Hvac helper location demographics

Where do hvac helpers earn the most?

Hvac helpers earn the most in Rhode Island, where the average hvac helper salary is $36,953. The map here shows where hvac helpers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Hvac Helpers?

By looking through more than 1,504 resumes, we found that the most popular places for hvac helpers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Hvac Helpers

Hvac helper jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas771$29,717
2Florida652$26,648
3California643$31,883
4North Carolina471$28,741
5Virginia430$31,947
6Pennsylvania357$31,409
7Ohio328$30,372
8Georgia321$27,392
9New York298$29,275
10Tennessee281$27,260
11New Jersey266$32,480
12Illinois250$32,516
13South Carolina233$29,303
14Washington208$36,632
15Arizona197$33,344
16Maryland184$31,812
17Michigan179$30,633
18Massachusetts177$34,767
19Colorado174$33,524
20Indiana156$30,880
21Wisconsin150$30,411
22Louisiana149$23,556
23Oregon146$30,948
24Minnesota144$31,707
25Kentucky123$32,458
26Alabama123$29,056
27Connecticut113$34,686
28Missouri106$31,518
29Utah104$29,430
30Iowa100$29,208
31Mississippi83$25,795
32Kansas78$32,658
33Arkansas65$29,995
34Nebraska62$28,863
35Oklahoma58$28,417
36Idaho56$28,010
37Maine53$36,516
38Nevada51$35,288
39Montana50$27,855
40Delaware46$36,273
41New Hampshire46$34,759
42West Virginia44$33,578
43New Mexico42$31,061
44North Dakota34$33,120
45District of Columbia32$35,831
46Rhode Island30$36,953
47Alaska30$29,459
48South Dakota25$27,513
49Vermont16$34,629
50Hawaii16$32,615
51Wyoming9$27,604

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