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HARDI Study: HVACR Distribution Supports 101,000 Jobs Nationwide

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HARDI Study: HVACR Distribution Supports 101,000 Jobs Nationwide
HARDI Study: HVACR Distribution Supports 101,000 Jobs Nationwide

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released a study in September 2026 showing HVACR wholesale distribution directly supports 101,817 jobs across the United States. The industry generates $32.9 billion in annual economic output. The study also found the industry contributes $17.8 billion in value added to the U.S. economy. It provides $8.7 billion in employee compensation. This is the first time HARDI has quantified the industry's direct economic impact.

These numbers give you hard data when talking to lenders, landlords, or local officials. They show the economic weight your supply chain carries.

If you're planning expansion or need to make a case for zoning or financing, reference this study. It shows you're part of a sector that employs over 100,000 people.

Key Takeaways:

  • HVACR wholesale distribution generates $32.9 billion in annual U.S. economic output
  • The industry directly supports 101,817 jobs nationwide
  • Employee compensation totals $8.7 billion across the sector

Source: Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI)

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