HVAC Salary in Lynchburg, VA
HVAC technicians in Lynchburg, VA earn $57,130 per year on average, -11.8% vs the national mean, with about $29,436 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 530 HVAC pros.
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$57,130
Avg Salary
530
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,480
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,370
early career
Median
$58,500
typical wage
75th Pct
$62,330
experienced
90th Pct
$78,120
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$29,436
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$57,130
$4,872
$4,370
$3,284
$44,604
$15,168
$29,436
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
27
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
530
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
Lynchburg 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
Central Virginia Community College · Public · Certificate · Lynchburg, VA · 2 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
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