We surveyed 831 HVAC technicians to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical HVAC technician. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as an HVAC technician?

Low

High

Working as an HVAC technician typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become an HVAC technician?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as an HVAC technician typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as an HVAC technician?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as an HVAC technician. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for HVAC technicians.

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Do HVAC technicians work full-time or part-time?

89% of HVAC technicians work in full-time roles while 11% work part-time.