salary$59,470 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,960per year
Jobs in the area2,840people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Chesapeake?
Expensive. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 37.3% of the median hvac technician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $59,470 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $39,220 and $76,960.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 37.3% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.