HVAC Jobs in Winchester, VA
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Winchester, VA. The metro employs about 200 HVAC pros earning an average of $54,920 per year.
$54,920
Avg Salary
200
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$39,050
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,380
early career
Median
$56,250
typical wage
75th Pct
$62,660
experienced
90th Pct
$72,540
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$22,315
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$54,920
$4,606
$4,201
$3,157
$42,955
$20,640
$22,315
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
12
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
200
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
Winchester 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 Winchester, ranked here by graduates per year:
James Rumsey Technical Institute · Public · Certificate · Martinsburg, WV · 32 mi · 17 grads/yr · Visit site
Laurel Ridge Community College · Public · Certificate · Middletown, VA · 20 mi · 8 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Virginia HVAC schools guide.
