§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
HVAC technicians in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro earned a median of $23.54 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 20% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $20.99 to $29.29. About 290 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 309 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
25th pct$20.99per hour
Median$23.54per hour
75th pct$29.29per hour
10th pct$17.12
90th pct$31.63
Mean$24.65
Workers290
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $47/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA · mean RSE 1.9%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.