{"id":15265,"date":"2021-06-01T23:34:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T23:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/?p=15265"},"modified":"2021-12-31T03:58:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-31T03:58:50","slug":"hvac-vs-trades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neit.edu\/blog\/hvac-vs-trades","title":{"rendered":"HVAC vs. Trades \u2013 Which One is for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trades and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) both offer decent earning opportunities. HVAC technicians work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems. Trade workers such as electricians and plumbers can work in various sectors that require their services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re considering a career as an electrician<\/a>, plumber<\/a>, or HVAC technician<\/a>, you’ll be happy to know that the median annual pay for all these jobs ranged over $45,000 in the U.S. The prospects for growth are also amazing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we’ll talk about the employment opportunities, salaries, job duties, skills, education, and benefits associated with HVAC and trade jobs to help you make an informed career decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/td>Trade Jobs<\/strong><\/td>HVAC Technician Jobs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Job Types\/Career<\/strong><\/td>Plumbers, electricians, construction managers, elevator mechanics<\/td>Installation, repair, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems<\/td><\/tr>
Degree Required<\/strong><\/td>GED\/High School<\/td>GED\/High School<\/td><\/tr>
Certificate Required<\/strong><\/td>Preferably Yes<\/td>HVAC certificate is required<\/td><\/tr>
Average Income<\/strong><\/td>More than $55,000 annually.*<\/td>$48,730 annually<\/td><\/tr>
Work Experience<\/strong><\/td>Not needed<\/td>Not Needed<\/td><\/tr>
License<\/strong><\/td>Varies according to the job role<\/td>Varies from state to state<\/td><\/tr>
Training<\/strong><\/td>Apprenticeship<\/td>Apprenticeship<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*based on the average income of<\/em> <\/em>plumbers<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> electricians<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> <\/em>construction managers<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> <\/em>elevator mechanics<\/em><\/a> \u2013 as suggested by BLS.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The associate’s degree program at 91勛圖 features a curriculum that combines theoretical understanding and hands-on application. An associate’s degree in electrical technology, HVAC, or plumbing technology can pave the way for a fulfilling career.
Visit our website to learn more about the various programs offered at 91勛圖.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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