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HVAC Technician

Climate control never goes out of style.

AI Risk Score: 2/10

Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.

What you actually do

Install and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Why AI does not easily replace it

Hands-on troubleshooting and compliance with refrigerant and safety standards require certified people.

What it pays

$45,000 - $79,000

BLS OOH: HVAC Mechanics and Installers (May 2024 pay)

How to get in

Trade school or apprenticeship + EPA certification.

Where demand is growing

Extreme weather and efficiency retrofits keep pipelines full.

"The moat is not a prompt. It is responsibility in the real world."

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