HVAC Technician Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median HVAC technician in the Richmond area earns $59,130 a year ($28.43 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($61,010) and 1% below the Virginia median ($59,730). Half of the 2,700 HVAC technicians there earn between $47,220 and $65,710.
Median $59,130
10th: $38,27090th: $78,620
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,270 | $39,760 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $47,220 | $47,910 | $48,360 |
| Median | $59,130 | $59,730 | $61,010 |
| 75th percentile | $65,710 | $73,440 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $78,620 | $83,420 | $95,210 |
| Average | $58,490 | $61,190 | $64,780 |
| Jobs | 2,700 | 14,690 | 409,670 |
Richmond, VA ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HVAC technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($82,050).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $59,470
- San Jose, CA: $82,050
- Seattle, WA: $80,100
- Boston, MA: $78,530
- San Francisco, CA: $78,490
- New York, NY: $77,990
- Chicago, IL: $77,960
- Minneapolis, MN: $77,490
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- Maintenance Worker: $48,730
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $66,080
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.