HVAC Jobs in Richmond, VA

Salary Distribution

HVAC Salaries in Richmond, VA

10th Pct

$38,270

entry-level

25th Pct

$47,220

early career

Median

$59,130

typical wage

75th Pct

$65,710

experienced

90th Pct

$78,620

senior tech

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

Cost of Living

Your HVAC Take-Home in Richmond

Disposable Income

$23,970

After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year

How we calculated this

Annual salary (BLS mean)

$58,490

Federal income tax

$5,035

FICA (Social Security + Medicare)

$4,474

State income tax

$3,363

After taxes

$45,618

Annual rent (2BR)

$21,648

Disposable income

$23,970

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

Richmond's HVAC Industry

Contracting Businesses

132

AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222

HVAC Mechanics Employed

2,700

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

Richmond Climate & HVAC Demand

Mixed-Humid

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Richmond 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