HVAC Jobs in Augusta, GA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Augusta, GA. The metro employs about 620 HVAC pros earning an average of $51,910 per year.
$51,910
Avg Salary
620
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$36,240
entry-level
25th Pct
$39,010
early career
Median
$48,900
typical wage
75th Pct
$60,800
experienced
90th Pct
$72,850
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$24,480
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$51,910
$4,245
$3,971
$2,797
$40,896
$16,416
$24,480
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
60
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
620
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
Augusta 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 3 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Augusta, ranked here by graduates per year:
Augusta Technical College · Public · Certificate · Augusta, GA · 5 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
Helms College · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Augusta, GA · 6 mi · 7 grads/yr · Visit site
Aiken Technical College · Public · Certificate · Graniteville, SC · 10 mi · 4 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Georgia HVAC schools guide.
