Licensed supply, credential mix, wages and demand outlook for HVAC technicians in Scotland County, MO, updated nightly from the state register and BLS.
Scotland County, MO carries a median wage of $59,950/yr ($28.82/hr).
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This county sits at the 51th percentile nationally for HVAC technicians pay, above the median US county.
Counties within 150 miles whose published median for this occupation is higher than Scotland County's. Medians from the same BLS OEWS series shown above, not offers, and pay is only one reason to move.
| County | Median | Difference | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria County, IL | $78,710 | +$18,760 | 127 mi |
| Stark County, IL | $78,710 | +$18,760 | 131 mi |
| Tazewell County, IL | $78,710 | +$18,760 | 138 mi |
| Hancock County, IL | $77,410 | +$17,460 | 51 mi |
| Adams County, IL | $77,410 | +$17,460 | 59 mi |
County-wide construction activity, across all trades rather than HVAC technicians specifically. Each figure names its source and the period it covers.
| Measure | Value | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| New housing units permitted | 0 | Last full year, county-wide. 0 per 10,000 residents. Permits lead construction hiring by months, so this is the earliest honest signal of work arriving (Census Building Permits Survey). |
| Median year homes were built | 1971 | Older stock means more repair, replacement and retrofit work, which is steadier than new build and does not stop in a downturn (Census ACS). |
| Net migration | +55 | People who moved in minus people who moved out, from IRS address changes. Arrivals need housing, wiring, plumbing and heat. |
Wages: 2025-05-31; Demand: 2026-09-17; Apprenticeship: 2025-12-31.
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