Virginia
HVAC/R Technician pay in Virginia
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Virginia: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 11 metro areas, plus job counts and 119 listed training programs.
- $61,190Average pay (state)
- $39,760Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,730Median pay (state)
- $83,420Top 10% earn over
14,690 jobs in Virginia · 119 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Virginia
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $39,760 | $47,910 | $59,730 | $73,440 | $83,420 | $61,190 | 14,690 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $46,920 | $57,670 | $71,920 | $89,240 | $105,180 | $73,740 | 8,730 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $39,120 | $47,880 | $62,350 | $70,360 | $80,740 | $62,300 | 230 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $39,340 | $47,210 | $60,210 | $63,870 | $77,780 | $57,930 | 340 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $43,110 | $49,020 | $59,540 | $66,410 | $76,860 | $59,250 | 420 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $39,220 | $47,880 | $59,470 | $70,280 | $76,960 | $58,380 | 2,840 |
| Richmond, VA | $38,270 | $47,220 | $59,130 | $65,710 | $78,620 | $58,490 | 2,700 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $38,480 | $47,370 | $58,500 | $62,330 | $78,120 | $57,130 | 530 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $39,050 | $46,380 | $56,250 | $62,660 | $72,540 | $54,920 | 200 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $39,280 | $47,370 | $50,030 | $61,930 | $68,710 | $53,690 | 190 |
| Roanoke, VA | $37,720 | $44,240 | $49,230 | $61,470 | $75,040 | $53,960 | 660 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $35,600 | $43,660 | $48,950 | $60,920 | $65,790 | $51,270 | 290 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Virginia
We matched 119 programs in Virginia: 40 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 79 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Virginia Beach, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $14,960 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Advanced Technology Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Virginia Beach, VA | Associate degree | 15 | $14,960 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Brightpoint Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Chester, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 21 | $5,230–$11,742 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Virginia Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lynchburg, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,319–$11,832 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Virginia Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lynchburg, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $5,319–$11,832 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Centura College-Newport News Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Newport News, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 77 | $16,637 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Centura College-Virginia Beach Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Virginia Beach, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $16,637 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Danville Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Danville, VA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $5,140–$11,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Danville Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Danville, VA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 10 | $5,140–$11,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Danville Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Danville, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,140–$11,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.