HVAC technician salary in West Virginia
Median $23.49 an hour for 1,690 hvac and refrigeration technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
HVAC technician pay in West Virginia: the full range
West Virginia ranks 48th of 51 states for median hvac technician pay, and 49th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $26.25). 1,690 hvac and refrigeration technicians work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.38 – $18.46 | $36,160 – $38,400 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $18.46 – $29.23 | $38,400 – $60,790 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $29.23 – $34.92 | $60,790 – $72,640 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in West Virginia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $22.56 | $34.58 | $50.57 | 8,730 | 47% above |
| Hagerstown | $18.29 | $28.08 | $42.21 | 280 | 20% above |
| Weirton | $15.48 | $27.41 | $37.12 | 80 | 17% above |
| Wheeling | $17.55 | $27.04 | $37.43 | 100 | 15% above |
| Winchester | $18.77 | $27.04 | $34.87 | 200 | 15% above |
| Charleston | $17.93 | $24.76 | $38.50 | 350 | 5% above |
| Huntington | $17.20 | $23.49 | $35.29 | 360 | about the same as |
| Morgantown | $17.07 | $23.06 | $30.45 | 170 | 2% below |
| Parkersburg | $16.14 | $21.93 | $29.27 | 90 | 7% below |
| Beckley | $16.44 | $21.44 | $29.72 | 100 | 9% below |
HVAC technician wages in West Virginia over time
Table
| Year | West Virginia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.41 | $25.91 | $14.50 | 940 |
| 2000 | $15.13 | $28.29 | $15.76 | 1,480 |
| 2001 | $14.84 | $26.98 | $16.35 | 1,710 |
| 2002 | $14.33 | $25.64 | $16.78 | 1,320 |
| 2003 | $14.41 | $25.21 | $16.90 | 1,350 |
| 2004 | $12.96 | $22.09 | $17.43 | 1,530 |
| 2005 | $12.95 | $21.35 | $17.81 | 1,800 |
| 2006 | $12.93 | $20.65 | $18.11 | 1,680 |
| 2007 | $13.07 | $20.29 | $18.44 | 1,710 |
| 2008 | $13.29 | $19.87 | $19.08 | 1,560 |
| 2009 | $13.35 | $20.03 | $19.76 | 1,520 |
| 2010 | $14.66 | $21.64 | $20.45 | 1,290 |
| 2011 | $15.39 | $22.03 | $20.86 | 1,330 |
| 2012 | $15.71 | $22.03 | $20.98 | 1,300 |
| 2013 | $15.46 | $21.37 | $21.10 | 1,130 |
| 2014 | $15.42 | $20.97 | $21.46 | 1,360 |
| 2015 | $17.00 | $23.09 | $21.69 | 1,450 |
| 2016 | $16.46 | $22.08 | $22.07 | 1,790 |
| 2017 | $18.23 | $23.94 | $22.64 | 1,520 |
| 2018 | $18.09 | $23.19 | $22.89 | 1,400 |
| 2019 | $19.67 | $24.77 | $23.43 | 1,360 |
| 2020 | $19.63 | $24.42 | $24.32 | 1,610 |
| 2021 | $22.19 | $26.36 | $23.38 | 1,320 |
| 2022 | $21.00 | $23.10 | $24.71 | 1,660 |
| 2023 | $22.16 | $23.41 | $27.55 | 1,940 |
| 2024 | $22.13 | $22.71 | $28.75 | 1,450 |
| 2025 | $23.49 | $23.49 | $29.33 | 1,690 |
In today's dollars, the median hvac technician wage in West Virginia changed by +1.7% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in West Virginia?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just hvac technicians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County | 412 | $99,715 | $1,918 |
| Kanawha County | 811 | $79,222 | $1,523 |
| Jackson County | 46 | $62,671 | $1,205 |
| Cabell County | 259 | $58,844 | $1,132 |
| Raleigh County | 223 | $56,817 | $1,093 |
| Mineral County | 21 | $56,610 | $1,089 |
| Berkeley County | 245 | $56,379 | $1,084 |
| Jefferson County | 110 | $55,646 | $1,070 |
| Hampshire County | 37 | $51,233 | $985 |
| Harrison County | 129 | $49,430 | $951 |
| Greenbrier County | 39 | $48,399 | $931 |
| Taylor County | 15 | $48,101 | $925 |
| Preston County | 32 | $47,750 | $918 |
| Mercer County | 124 | $46,977 | $903 |
| Randolph County | 27 | $41,792 | $804 |
| Mason County | 24 | $39,128 | $752 |
| Hardy County | 8 | $37,312 | $718 |
| Fayette County | 26 | $35,841 | $689 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do hvac technicians make in West Virginia?
The median hvac technician in West Virginia earned $23.49 an hour ($48,850 a year) in May 2025, 20% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $18.46–$29.23; the top 10% earn more than $34.92.
Where does West Virginia rank for hvac technician pay?
West Virginia ranks 48th of 51 states for hvac technician pay, with a median of $23.49 an hour, and 49th after adjusting for West Virginia's cost of living (BEA price parity 89.5, US = 100).
What is the union hvac technician rate in West Virginia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a hvac technician classification for most West Virginia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many hvac technicians work in West Virginia?
BLS counted 1,690 hvac and refrigeration technicians in West Virginia in May 2025, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.91; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, West Virginia and metro areas, SOC 49-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.