HVAC Jobs in Nashville, TN
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Nashville, TN. The metro employs about 3,500 HVAC pros earning an average of $61,140 per year.
$61,140
Avg Salary
3,500
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$46,620
entry-level
25th Pct
$48,480
early career
Median
$60,270
typical wage
75th Pct
$71,330
experienced
90th Pct
$91,170
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$28,550
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$61,140
$5,353
$4,677
$0
$51,110
$22,560
$28,550
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
186
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
3,500
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
Nashville 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 6 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Nashville, ranked here by graduates per year:
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville · Public · Certificate · Nashville, TN · 8 mi · 50 grads/yr · Visit site
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson · Public · Certificate · Dickson, TN · 36 mi · 47 grads/yr · Visit site
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro · Public · Certificate · Murfreesboro, TN · 24 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
Fortis Institute-Nashville · For-profit · Certificate · Nashville, TN · 2 mi · 20 grads/yr · Visit site
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville · Public · Certificate · Hartsville, TN · 38 mi · 20 grads/yr · Visit site
Remington College-Nashville Campus · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Nashville, TN · 5 mi · 15 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Tennessee HVAC schools guide.
