What is the average HVAC technician salary in West Virginia?

The median HVAC technician salary in West Virginia is $44,600 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $33,004 and $59,318 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in West Virginia?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in West Virginia, bringing total annual earnings to around $48,100. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $53,100.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in West Virginia?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in West Virginia, with an estimated median of $58,872 per year — approximately 32% above the residential service baseline. Commercial HVAC and refrigeration roles also pay above average at +14% and +18% respectively.

How does West Virginia HVAC salary compare to the national average?

West Virginia HVAC technicians earn $44,600/year, which is $9,628 below the national median of $54,228 (-18%). West Virginia ranks #50 out of 51 states and territories.

West Virginia · HVAC Technician Salary

$44,600/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in West Virginia, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $33,004 at the 25th percentile to $59,318 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$33,004

Median

$44,600

75th Percentile

$59,318

National Rank

#50 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in West Virginia

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$31,220	$15/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$39,248	$19/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$44,600	$21/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$51,290	$25/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$57,088	$27/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the West Virginia median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in West Virginia

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$48,100/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$53,100/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$48,800/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$46,600/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the West Virginia wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in West Virginia

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$44,600	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$50,844	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$52,628	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$58,872	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$41,924	-6%

How West Virginia Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · West Virginia ranks #50 of 51 states

-18% (-$9,628)

Arkansas

Median: $44,800/yr

+$200

Mississippi

Median: $43,900/yr

-$700

Alabama

Median: $46,200/yr

+$1,600

Kentucky

Median: $47,900/yr

+$3,300

Highest-paying states vs West Virginia

Illinois$72,100+$27,500

Washington$70,200+$25,600

Washington D.C.$68,700+$24,100

Massachusetts$68,400+$23,800

New York$66,900+$22,300

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Compare with other states:

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026