Ohio is the place to be, according to Emerson’s Top States to Work in HVACR ranking. The state tops the list with more than 1,400 certified technicians, a competitive median salary, almost 9,000 openings, and eight accredited trade schools.
“The Cleveland area is one of the most desirable places to live, work, raise a family, or start a business,” said Rocco Fana Jr., executive director of Air Conditioning Contractors of Ohio (ACCO). “Housing prices, cost of living, our proximity to Lake Erie, the quality of our education, and safety of our communities are all assets to the area.”