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projected growth in US HVAC technician jobs from 2025 to 2035, almost four times the 3% for all occupations
| Group | Projected growth |
|---|---|
| HVAC technicians | 11% |
| Electricians | 9% |
| Plumbers | 7% |
| All occupations | 3% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-2035 projection
projected growth in US HVAC technician jobs from 2025 to 2035, almost four times the 3% for all occupations
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| Group | Projected growth |
|---|---|
| HVAC technicians | 11% |
| Electricians | 9% |
| Plumbers | 7% |
| All occupations | 3% |
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| Group | Openings per year |
|---|---|
| Electricians | 72700 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | 42000 |
| HVAC technicians | 40600 |
| Group | Median annual wage |
|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | 63800$ |
| Electricians | 63190$ |
| HVAC technicians | 61010$ |
| Group | Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | Electrical and wiring contractors |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | 1305000 | 1102300 |
| Aug 2025 | 1315200 | 1114600 |
| Aug 2026 | 1338600 | 1160500 |
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projected growth in US HVAC technician jobs from 2025 to 2035, almost four times the 3% for all occupations
Sample: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-35 edition (last modified 27 Aug 2026)
HVAC mechanic and installer jobs in the US in 2025
Sample: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-35 edition (last modified 27 Aug 2026)
projected growth in US electrician jobs from 2025 to 2035
Sample: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-35 edition (last modified 27 Aug 2026)
projected growth in US plumber, pipefitter and steamfitter jobs from 2025 to 2035
Sample: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-35 edition (last modified 27 Aug 2026)
electrician job openings are projected each year in the US on average from 2025 to 2035
Sample: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-35 edition (last modified 27 Aug 2026)
HVAC technician job openings are projected each year in the US on average from 2025 to 2035
Sample: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-35 edition (last modified 27 Aug 2026)
plumber, pipefitter and steamfitter job openings are projected each year in the US on average from 2025 to 2035
Sample: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025-35 edition (last modified 27 Aug 2026)
was the median annual wage for US HVAC technicians in May 2025
was the median annual wage for US plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in May 2025
was the median annual wage for US electricians in May 2025
people worked for US plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors in August 2026 (preliminary)
Sample: BLS Current Employment Statistics, seasonally adjusted; (P) = preliminary
people worked for US electrical and wiring contractors in August 2026 (preliminary)
Sample: BLS Current Employment Statistics, seasonally adjusted; (P) = preliminary
job openings in US construction at the end of August 2026 (preliminary), a 2.9% openings rate
Sample: BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS); covers all construction, not only home services
of US residential contractors say they currently use AI, while 74% see it as an efficiency engine
Sample: 1,000 US residential contractor owners, executives, general managers and directors; survey by Thrive Analytics for ServiceTitan; field dates not given
of US trades contractors place high or complete trust in the AI tools they use; 58% report little or no trust
Sample: 1,017 verified US residential and commercial trades contractors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing and more), fielded 26 May to 15 Jun 2026; margin of error plus or minus 3.7 points
of contractors who use AI save at least three hours a week
Sample: 1,017 verified US residential and commercial trades contractors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing and more), fielded 26 May to 15 Jun 2026; margin of error plus or minus 3.7 points
of US trades contractors cite difficulty hiring as a reason for trying AI, the most common reason given (ahead of off-hours support at 34%)
Sample: 1,017 verified US residential and commercial trades contractors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing and more), fielded 26 May to 15 Jun 2026; margin of error plus or minus 3.7 points
of US home service pros say they actively use AI in their business
Sample: 248 US home service professionals surveyed in May and June 2026 (HVAC 28%, plumbing 14%, electrical 10%, general contracting 10%; 69% owners or founders)
of US consumers look for reviews of local businesses written in the last three months
Sample: Representative panel of 1,002 US adult consumers via SurveyMonkey
of US consumers won't use a local business with fewer than 20 reviews
Sample: Representative panel of 1,002 US adult consumers via SurveyMonkey
Reconciled
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| Number | When | Who measured | Why it differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25% | 2026 (released Apr 2026) | ServiceTitan / Thrive Analytics | 1,000 residential contractor owners and managers; 'currently using AI'. |
| 48% | May-Jun 2026 | Housecall Pro | 248 home service pros, mostly owners of small firms on its platform; 'actively use AI in their business'. |
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More than 70% of home service pros use AI.
Contractor Magazine headline (3 Jun 2025) on Housecall Pro's 2025 survey: over 70% had tried AI tools, about 40% used AI actively. Housecall Pro's 2026 survey finds 48% actively use AI; ServiceTitan's April 2026 survey finds about 25% of residential contractors do. Where it came from
Quote this instead: 48%The US home services market is worth $600 billion.
Agency and roundup pages give conflicting market sizes ($226B, about $600B, $650-750B) without a primary source or a shared definition. Where it came from
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