HVAC Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Atlanta, GA. The metro employs about 7,060 HVAC pros earning an average of $60,460 per year.
$60,460
Avg Salary
7,060
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,310
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,530
early career
Median
$58,970
typical wage
75th Pct
$74,690
experienced
90th Pct
$82,740
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$23,353
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$60,460
$5,271
$4,625
$3,258
$47,305
$23,952
$23,353
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
651
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
7,060
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
3A
Warm-Humid
Atlanta has a Warm-Humid climate where cooling demand drives the HVAC season. Expect a busy summer peak with AC service calls and condenser replacements, plus moderate winter work on heat pumps and gas furnaces.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 11 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Atlanta, ranked here by graduates per year:
Chattahoochee Technical College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Marietta, GA · 16 mi · 154 grads/yr · Visit site
United Education Institute-Morrow · For-profit · Certificate · Morrow, GA · 11 mi · 118 grads/yr · Visit site
Georgia Piedmont Technical College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Clarkston, GA · 10 mi · 106 grads/yr · Visit site
Atlanta Technical College · Public · Certificate · Atlanta, GA · 2 mi · 102 grads/yr · Visit site
West Georgia Technical College · Public · Certificate · Waco, GA · 46 mi · 97 grads/yr · Visit site
Gwinnett Technical College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Lawrenceville, GA · 25 mi · 79 grads/yr · Visit site
Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta · For-profit · Certificate · Marietta, GA · 13 mi · 77 grads/yr · Visit site
United Education Institute-Stone Mountain · For-profit · Certificate · Stone Mountain, GA · 13 mi · 44 grads/yr · Visit site
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee · For-profit · Certificate · Chamblee, GA · 12 mi · 43 grads/yr · Visit site
Fortis College-Smyrna · For-profit · Certificate · Smyrna, GA · 14 mi · 40 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Georgia HVAC schools guide.
