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	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	Weatherization Installers and Technicians	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
SUMMARY	48% Moderate Risk	27% Low Risk	21% Low Risk	26% Low Risk	35% Low Risk	28% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	5.2/10	7.6/10	6.4/10	7.5/10	4.6/10	3.8/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	20% (Low Risk, Based on 242 votes)	34% (Low Risk, Based on 28 votes)	21% (Low Risk, Based on 610 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	58% (Moderate Risk, Based on 16 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	4.7%	8.1%	8.5%	4.5%	3.5%	1.0%
WAGES	$57,250 or $27.52 per hour	$59,810 or $28.75 per hour	$58,440 or $28.09 per hour	$62,970 or $30.27 per hour	$48,120 or $23.13 per hour	$48,490 or $23.31 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	25,640	396,870	31,450	455,940	33,530	50,570
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DESCRIPTION	Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.	Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.	Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.	Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.	Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.	Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.

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