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HVAC Technician salary in District of Columbia
The middle half of HVAC technicians in District of Columbia earned $37.37 to $49.01 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $52.04 or more.1 The median is 38% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $24.01
- 25th
- $37.37
- Median
- $40.57
- 75th
- $49.01
- 90th
- $52.04
- 10th
- $49,940
- 25th
- $77,730
- Median
- $84,390
- 75th
- $101,940
- 90th
- $108,240
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in District of Columbia?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($84,390) and the 75th percentile ($101,940).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in District of Columbia?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in District of Columbia earned $24.01 an hour or less ($49,940 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $37.37 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in District of Columbia?
Projections Central expects District of Columbia to go from 380 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 410 in 2034, a change of 6.8%, with about 40 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 380 | 410 | 6.8% | 40 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in District of Columbia?
HVAC technicians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in District of Columbia. Plumbers have the highest median, $48.57 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $48.57 | $101,020 | 1,010 |
| General Contractors | $41.60 | $86,520 | 1,420 |
| HVAC Technicians | $40.57 | $84,390 | 400 |
| Electricians | $37.97 | $78,970 | 2,440 |
| Roofers | $29.69 | $61,750 | 100 |
Where to train in District of Columbia
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, District of Columbia, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)