Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in West Virginia is $42,600 per year ($21.05/hr mean), which is 12.4% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $61,340.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $28,510/yr
Median: $42,600/yr · Mean: $43,780/yr
2,080 HVAC techs employed in West Virginia
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $49,413/yr (COL index 88.6)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in West Virginia.

90th Percentile

$61,340

75th Percentile

$51,590

Median

$42,600

25th Percentile

$34,680

10th Percentile

$28,510

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

West Virginia's cost of living index is 88.6 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $49,413.

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Wage estimates reflect the most recent annual BLS OEWS release (April 2026, based on May 2025 survey data). Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Data is for informational purposes; actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data ↗

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