Career: HVACR Technician
Average salary: $37,668
Degree needed: Certificate or associate’s degree in HVACR from a technical training school accredited by HVAC Excellence, the National Center for Construction Education and Research or the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Accreditation
Certifications: Many states require licensing, several certifications can be earned with the right qualifications
Scholarships: Apply online
Common employers: Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors, repair shops, schools, retail stores, business and corporations operating large heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. Less than 15% are self-employed.
Job outlook: Average job growth, excellent job opportunities for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Being a woman HVACR technician is unusual, but not unheard of. While you may be one of the few female technicians in your line of work, you’ll also get to enjoy the benefits – working outside from time to time, enjoying some hour flexibility and being able to restore heating or cooling to desperate homeowners or renters. This is a great career for women in all stages of life.
