HVAC Jobs in Blacksburg, VA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Blacksburg, VA. The metro employs about 190 HVAC pros earning an average of $53,690 per year.
$53,690
Avg Salary
190
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$39,280
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,370
early career
Median
$50,030
typical wage
75th Pct
$61,930
experienced
90th Pct
$68,710
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$25,537
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$53,690
$4,459
$4,107
$3,087
$42,037
$16,500
$25,537
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
6
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
190
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
4A
Mixed-Humid
Blacksburg sees both meaningful heating and cooling demand across its Mixed-Humid climate. HVAC technicians here work the full system mix — gas furnaces and boilers in winter, AC and heat pumps in summer — with relatively balanced seasonal volume.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 4 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Blacksburg, ranked here by graduates per year:
Virginia Western Community College · Public · Certificate · Roanoke, VA · 32 mi · 29 grads/yr · Visit site
Wytheville Community College · Public · Certificate · Wytheville, VA · 32 mi · 13 grads/yr · Visit site
New River Community College · Public · Certificate · Dublin, VA · 9 mi · 7 grads/yr · Visit site
Mercer County Technical Education Center · Public · Certificate · Princeton, WV · 36 mi · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Virginia HVAC schools guide.
