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HVAC Technician salary in Virginia
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Virginia earned $23.03 to $35.31 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $40.11 or more.1 The median is 2% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $19.12
- 25th
- $23.03
- Median
- $28.72
- 75th
- $35.31
- 90th
- $40.11
- 10th
- $39,760
- 25th
- $47,910
- Median
- $59,730
- 75th
- $73,440
- 90th
- $83,420
Which Virginia cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Staunton-Stuarts Draft has the highest median of the 9 metro areas below, $29.98 an hour; Roanoke has the lowest, $23.67.1
- Staunton–Stuarts Draft$29.98
- Harrisonburg$28.95
- Charlottesville$28.63
- Virginia Beach–Chesapeake$28.59
- Richmond$28.43
- Lynchburg$28.13
- Winchester$27.04
- Blacksburg–Christiansburg$24.05
- Roanoke$23.67
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Virginia?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $83,420 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Virginia?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Virginia earned $19.12 an hour or less ($39,760 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.03 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Virginia?
Projections Central expects Virginia to go from 14,660 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 16,020 in 2034, a change of 9.3%, with about 1,410 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 14,660 | 16,020 | 9.3% | 1,410 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Virginia?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Virginia. General contractors have the highest median, $37.81 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.81 | $78,640 | 24,970 |
| Electricians | $30.24 | $62,900 | 23,630 |
| Plumbers | $29.07 | $60,470 | 13,780 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.72 | $59,730 | 14,690 |
| Roofers | $23.28 | $48,420 | 2,070 |
Where to train in Virginia
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Virginia, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)