HVAC Jobs in Knoxville, TN
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Knoxville, TN. The metro employs about 1,470 HVAC pros earning an average of $57,930 per year.
$57,930
Avg Salary
1,470
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$39,120
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,190
early career
Median
$56,780
typical wage
75th Pct
$64,330
experienced
90th Pct
$84,810
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$29,295
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$57,930
$4,968
$4,432
$0
$48,531
$19,236
$29,295
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
82
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
1,470
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
Knoxville 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 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Knoxville, ranked here by graduates per year:
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville · Public · Certificate · Knoxville, TN · 11 mi · 49 grads/yr · Visit site
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro · Public · Certificate · Jacksboro, TN · 19 mi · 21 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Tennessee HVAC schools guide.
