How does Parkersburg HVAC pay compare to the West Virginia average?

Parkersburg HVAC technicians earn $42,370/year, which is $2,230 below the West Virginia state median of $44,600 (-5%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Parkersburg?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Parkersburg are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$50,870), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Parkersburg, West Virginia · HVAC Technician Salary

$42,370/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Parkersburg, West Virginia?

The median HVAC technician salary in Parkersburg, West Virginia is $42,370 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $31,354 and $56,352 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Parkersburg, West Virginia, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $31,354 at the 25th percentile to $56,352 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$31,354

Median

$42,370

75th Percentile

$56,352

vs. State Median

-5%

Salary by Experience Level in Parkersburg

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$29,659	$14/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$37,286	$18/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs

Level

Est. Annual

Apprentice / Helper

0–2 yrs

Will train; EPA 608 not yet required

$29,659

Junior Tech

2–5 yrs

EPA 608 Universal typically obtained

$37,286

Journeymanmedian

5–10 yrs

Median — baseline for this city

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Certification Pay Premium in Parkersburg

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$45,870/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$50,870/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$46,570/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

Salary by Specialization in Parkersburg

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$42,370	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$48,302	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$49,997	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$55,928

How Parkersburg Compares

vs. West Virginia Median

State median: $44,600/yr

-5% (-$2,230)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-22% (-$11,858)

Charleston

Est. median: $46,830/yr

+$4,460

Morgantown

Est. median: $46,384/yr

+$4,014

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Data Sources

City salary estimate derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021) with metro-area wage adjustment factors. Certification premiums from ACCA contractor salary survey 2024. Live listing data from HVACJobs.IO employer-posted positions with verified salary ranges.

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Charleston — $46,830 Morgantown — $46,384 Huntington — $43,708 ← West Virginia overview

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026