HVAC Jobs in Gainesville, GA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Gainesville, GA. The metro employs about 330 HVAC pros earning an average of $55,690 per year.
$55,690
Avg Salary
330
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,540
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,640
early career
Median
$53,310
typical wage
75th Pct
$64,090
experienced
90th Pct
$73,610
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$24,350
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$55,690
$4,699
$4,260
$3,001
$43,730
$19,380
$24,350
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
36
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
330
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
Gainesville 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 4 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Gainesville, ranked here by graduates per year:
Gwinnett Technical College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Lawrenceville, GA · 28 mi · 79 grads/yr · Visit site
Athens Technical College · Public · Certificate · Athens, GA · 36 mi · 64 grads/yr · Visit site
North Georgia Technical College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Clarkesville, GA · 28 mi · 48 grads/yr · Visit site
Lanier Technical College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Gainesville, GA · 2 mi · 28 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Georgia HVAC schools guide.
