HVAC Jobs in Huntington, WV
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Huntington, WV. The metro employs about 360 HVAC pros earning an average of $52,080 per year.
$52,080
Avg Salary
360
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$35,780
entry-level
25th Pct
$40,930
early career
Median
$48,860
typical wage
75th Pct
$60,950
experienced
90th Pct
$73,400
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$29,032
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$52,080
$4,266
$3,984
$2,666
$41,164
$12,132
$29,032
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
35
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
360
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
5A
Cool-Humid
Huntington is in a Cool-Humid zone where heating demand defines the HVAC market. Furnace and boiler work, heat pump installations, and emergency winter service make up the bulk of technician work, with shorter but real summer cooling demand.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 4 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Huntington, ranked here by graduates per year:
Ashland Community and Technical College · Public · Certificate · Ashland, KY · 9 mi · 24 grads/yr · Visit site
Cabell County Career Technology Center · Public · Certificate · Huntington, WV · 12 mi · 12 grads/yr · Visit site
Buckeye Hills Career Center · Public · Certificate · Rio Grande, OH · 38 mi · 12 grads/yr · Visit site
Collins Career Technical Center · Public · Certificate · Chesapeake, OH · 11 mi · 4 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our West Virginia HVAC schools guide.
