HVAC Jobs in Johnson City, TN

Salary Distribution

HVAC Salaries in Johnson City, TN

10th Pct

$37,260

entry-level

25th Pct

$45,280

early career

Median

$48,010

typical wage

75th Pct

$59,650

experienced

90th Pct

$70,050

senior tech

Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.

Cost of Living

Your HVAC Take-Home in Johnson City

Disposable Income

$28,998

After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year

How we calculated this

Annual salary (BLS mean)

$51,900

Federal income tax

$4,244

FICA (Social Security + Medicare)

$3,970

State income tax

After taxes

$43,686

Annual rent (2BR)

$14,688

Disposable income

$28,998

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

Johnson City's HVAC Industry

Contracting Businesses

AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222

HVAC Mechanics Employed

230

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

Johnson City Climate & HVAC Demand

Mixed-Humid

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Johnson City 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