HVAC Jobs in Harrisonburg, VA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Harrisonburg, VA. The metro employs about 340 HVAC pros earning an average of $57,930 per year.
$57,930
Avg Salary
340
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$39,340
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,210
early career
Median
$60,210
typical wage
75th Pct
$63,870
experienced
90th Pct
$77,780
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,920
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$57,930
$4,968
$4,432
$3,330
$45,200
$17,280
$27,920
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
10
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
340
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
Harrisonburg 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 no accredited HVAC programs within commuting range of Harrisonburg. For programs across the state, see our Virginia HVAC schools guide.
