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Richmond is a strong regional HVAC job market. Four-season weather creates a balanced mix of heating, cooling, maintenance, and replacement work throughout the year. Based on the most recent BLS-backed salary data in your city import, the metro shows an average HVAC salary of $59,490 per year, with entry-level pay around $40,630 and senior-level pay around $78,270. The area also supports about 2,430 HVAC jobs.Most openings in Richmond center on residential service/install, light commercial work, maintenance programs, and replacement jobs. That makes the metro a good fit for technicians who want steady service work, install experience, or a path into more complex commercial systems over time. If you can troubleshoot cleanly, communicate well with customers or facility teams, and stay strong on maintenance fundamentals, Richmond offers a solid place to build an HVAC career.

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What is the average HVAC salary in Richmond?

The average HVAC salary in Richmond is about $59,490 per year based on the most recent BLS data in your import. Entry-level roles start around $40,630, while senior HVAC technicians can reach about $78,270 depending on specialization, employer, and overtime.

Do you need a license to work HVAC in Richmond?

Yes — Virginia has statewide HVAC licensing through Virginia DPOR. The main credential is typically a Contractor License + Tradesman HVAC Credentialing. Many technicians still work under a licensed contractor depending on the role. EPA Section 608 certification is required for refrigerant work. Always verify current requirements with Virginia DPOR before making career decisions.

Is Richmond a good place to build an HVAC career?

Yes — Richmond offers a solid mix of HVAC work for technicians who want to grow. Four-season weather creates a balanced mix of heating, cooling, maintenance, and replacement work throughout the year. The metro supports about 2,430 HVAC jobs in the current import, which points to a meaningful local market. Residential service, light commercial work, maintenance, and replacement jobs all help create multiple paths to build experience.

Richmond

Salary Data

HVAC Technician Pay

$59,490

/year avg salary

Entry

$40,630

Senior

$78,270

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Licensing

License Requirements

Contractor License + Tradesman HVAC Credentialing — Board for Contractors licenses businesses; Tradesman Program regulates individual HVAC workers

Administered by: Virginia DPOR

EPA Section 608 certification required for refrigerant handling

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Training

Trade Schools and Programs

  • Virginia Peninsula CC — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate | Cost not clearly posted | Heat pumps + estimating; classroom hours toward journeyman pathway. Program
  • Southwest Virginia CC — HVAC Certificate | 52 credits / 1 year + summer | Cost not clearly posted | Catalog certificate. Program
  • Virginia Western CC — Air Conditioning & Refrigeration CSC | Residential or commercial tracks | Cost not clearly posted | Career studies certificate. Program

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