West Virginia HVAC License Requirements
Your complete guide to HVAC licensing in West Virginia, including who needs a license, what it costs, and how to apply.
West Virginia HVAC License Summary
- Last updated: July 30, 2026
- Written by: James R. Leichter
- Reviewed by: Aptora Staff
License Types in West Virginia
HVAC Technician-in-Training
Required for entry-level individuals with under 2,000 hours of experience performing HVAC work under direct supervision of a certified technician.
HVAC Residential Technician
Covers installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems specifically in 1- or 2-family residential dwellings after passing the state residential exam.
HVAC Technician
Covers installing, maintaining, altering, and repairing commercial and residential HVAC systems after completing 2,000 hours experience and passing trade exam.
Heating, Ventilating & Cooling Contractor
Required for businesses bidding or contracting HVAC projects exceeding threshold limits, requiring trade and business law exams and tax registration.
Requirements Overview
Requirements may vary by license type
- Complete required experience
- Work under direct supervision
- Pass applicable HVAC exam
- Pass contractor law exam
- Submit license application
- Register with State Tax Department
- Meet workers’ compensation requirements
- Obtain EPA 608, if applicable
Cost & Timeline Overview
Cost and timeline may vary by license type
$110 - $800
Estimated Cost Estimated upfront licensing costs
2 - 4 weeks
Estimated Timeline Typical time to complete licensing
Every Year
Renewal Cycle How often renewal is required
0 Hours
Continued Education Ongoing education to maintain licensure
Average Salary & Wages for HVAC Tech in West Virginia
Based on the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and industry reports.
$47,500
Avg. Annual Salary Average yearly earnings for an HVAC technician
$68,000+
Top Earners' Salary Potential earnings for the top 10% of HVAC techs in the field
190+
Job Openings / Year Current HVAC hiring demand based on active job listings
HVAC Technician Salary by Experience
Top HVAC Training Programs & Schools
New River Community and Technical College
Beaver, WV
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Moorefield, WV
Putnam Career and Technical Center
Eleanor, WV
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV
Valley College
Beckley, WV
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Martinsburg, WV
Carver Career and Technical Education Center
Malden, WV
Ben Franklin Career Center
Dunbar, WV
Tri-County JATC Sheet Metal Local 33
Parkersburg, WV
UA Local 521 Plumbers and Pipefitters JATC
Huntington, WV
Reciprocity
Out-of-State Reciprocity
West Virginia offers contractor license reciprocity with select states (like NC and OH) based on exam equivalence and board agreements.
Local Permits & Rules
Cities and counties may have additional permit requirements.
Common Mistakes
- Exceeding technician in training direct supervision ratios
- Confusing technician certification with business contractor licensing
- Skipping State Tax Department business registration process
- Assuming contractor license covers uncertified individual workers
- Inadequate documentation for two thousand experience hours
Related Resources
- West Virginia Division of Labor - Licensing Division
- West Virginia Division of Labor - HVAC Certification Forms
- West Virginia One Stop Business Portal
- West Virginia State Tax Department - Business Registration
- WorkForce West Virginia - Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner - Workers Compensation
