HVAC Jobs in Roanoke, VA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Roanoke, VA. The metro employs about 660 HVAC pros earning an average of $53,960 per year.
$53,960
Avg Salary
660
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,720
entry-level
25th Pct
$44,240
early career
Median
$49,230
typical wage
75th Pct
$61,470
experienced
90th Pct
$75,040
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$26,159
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$53,960
$4,491
$4,128
$3,102
$42,239
$16,080
$26,159
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
38
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
660
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
Roanoke 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 Roanoke, ranked here by graduates per year:
Virginia Western Community College · Public · Certificate · Roanoke, VA · 3 mi · 29 grads/yr · Visit site
Patrick & Henry Community College · Public · Certificate · Martinsville, VA · 38 mi · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Virginia HVAC schools guide.
