How much does a HVAC Technician make in Virginia?

BLS puts the average HVAC Technician pay in Virginia at $61,190 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Virginia, after federal taxes, FICA, and Virginia state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $48,642 annually ($4,053/month).

What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in Virginia?

On a $61,190 salary in Virginia, your take-home pay is approximately $48,642/year or $4,053/month. Federal tax: $5,163. State tax: $2,704. FICA: $4,681.

Is $61,190 a good HVAC Technician salary?

$61,190 is the BLS average HVAC Technician pay in Virginia, 6% below the US average of $64,780 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Virginia earn between $47,910 and $73,440.

How do Virginia taxes affect HVAC Technician salaries?

Virginia levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $61,190 is $2,704. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for HVAC Technicians?

In Virginia, the top 10% earn over $83,420 and the bottom 10% under $39,760 (BLS, May 2025). 6% growth projected 2022-2032 (about average) overall — but heat-pump installation + IRA tax credit + R-454B retrofit + commercial controls / VRF specialty growing 12-18% annually. NATE + EPA 608 Universal + commercial chiller specialty + low-GWP refrigerant cert drive 25-50% wage premium. Related roles include: HVAC Installer, HVAC Service Technician, Refrigeration Technician, Chiller Technician, HVAC Controls Technician, Heat Pump Specialist, Commercial HVAC Technician, Boiler Technician.

How can a HVAC Technician in Virginia reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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HVAC Technician Salary in Virginia (2026)

Average HVAC Technician pay in Virginia

$61,190/year

≈ $29/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $47,910–$73,440

US average: $64,780

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$48,642/year

$4,053/month · effective tax rate 20.51%

Federal $5,163
State $2,704
FICA $4,681
Take-home

Pay by role in Virginia

UA Senior HVAC Foreman / Master$115,000–$180,000 w/OT
Data Center HVAC Specialist (Ashburn)$135,000–$215,000 w/OT
UA HVAC Journeyman (Federal / Cleared)$108,000–$155,000 w/OT
UA HVAC Journeyman (Healthcare)$95,000–$140,000 w/OT
UA HVAC Journeyman (Commercial)$90,000–$130,000 w/OT
UA HVAC Journeyman (Industrial)$95,000–$140,000 w/OT

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$48,642
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,053
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,871
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$23/hr
Federal Tax	$5,163
State Tax	$2,704
FICA Taxes	$4,681
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.51%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all HVAC Technicians earn the same — not even close

Virginia's HVAC technician market is dominated by the Northern Virginia data center cluster — Loudoun County alone hosts ~70% of global internet traffic via the Ashburn data center concentration (the world's largest single-county data center cluster), and Prince William + Fairfax + Stafford counties host substantial overflow. UA Local 5 DC area covers Northern VA + DC + MD area HVAC + pipefitter + steamfitter combined apprenticeship (~3,000 members). Federal contractor facility HVAC at Pentagon + CIA Langley + Marine Corps Base Quantico + Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren plus the Quantico cleared work cluster. The 2025 OT deduction applies through 2028.

UA Senior HVAC Foreman / Master

$115,000–$180,000 w/OT

UA Local 5 senior HVAC journeyman · supervision + project lead · data center alley + federal premium

Data Center HVAC Specialist (Ashburn)

$135,000–$215,000 w/OT

Loudoun County data center alley · world's largest data center cluster · 24/7 mission-critical premium

UA HVAC Journeyman (Federal / Cleared)

$108,000–$155,000 w/OT

Pentagon facility + CIA Langley + Marine Corps Base Quantico · cleared work + TS clearance premium

UA HVAC Journeyman (Healthcare)

$95,000–$140,000 w/OT

Inova Health + Sentara · UVA + VCU Health · ASHRAE 170 medical-air specialty premium

UA HVAC Journeyman (Commercial)

$90,000–$130,000 w/OT

NoVa Tysons Corner + Arlington · Reston Town Center · suburban commercial cooling at scale

UA HVAC Journeyman (Industrial)

$95,000–$140,000 w/OT

Norfolk Naval Shipyard · Newport News Shipbuilding · industrial process + military facility HVAC

Residential HVAC Technician (Senior)

$78,000–$118,000 w/OT

Suburban NoVa + Richmond service · F.H. Furr · heat-pump conversion + summer-season premium

HVAC Project Manager

$98,000–$175,000

Commercial mechanical contractor PM · J&J Maintenance + Southland Industries · data center premium

UA HVAC Apprentice (Year 4)

$60,000–$80,000

Pre-journeyman final year · UA Local 5 apprenticeship · ASHRAE certification track

UA HVAC Apprentice (Year 1)

$40,000–$56,000

First-year apprentice · 50% of journeyman scale · 5-year UA HVAC + pipefitter program

Worth knowing: The Loudoun County data center alley is the structural depth feature most national HVAC-trade surveys understate for VA. Loudoun County hosts ~70% of global internet traffic via the Ashburn data center concentration — the world's largest single-county data center cluster by power capacity (~3.4 GW operational, ~30+ GW planned through 2030). Equinix DC1-DC25, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, Iron Mountain, QTS, and Microsoft + AWS + Google + Meta all operate substantial Ashburn footprints. Senior data center HVAC technicians with 24/7 on-call capability + chiller plant operations expertise + cooling-tower water management routinely clear $135-215K w/OT. The federal contractor cluster (Pentagon facility HVAC, CIA Langley, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren) plus cleared commercial work drive TS-clearance HVAC specialty demand. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 — at $25K OT premium a single filer's deduction caps at $12,500 — about $3,000 at 24% for a $135K tech, shrinking above $150K as the deduction phases out (about $1,440 at $215K). Virginia adds nothing: it starts from federal , and its 2026 legislation created no tips or overtime deduction. VA's progressive 2-5.75% income tax structure (top bracket hits at $17K, so most journeymen pay 5.75% effectively) plus the DC/MD/PA reciprocity (VA HVAC techs working DC commercial sites pay only VA tax) creates substantial cross-state opportunity.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for HVAC Technicians in Virginia and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Virginia 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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