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HVAC Technician salary in Washington
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Washington earned $28.93 to $45.18 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $57.86 or more.1 The median is 24% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $23.47
- 25th
- $28.93
- Median
- $36.38
- 75th
- $45.18
- 90th
- $57.86
- 10th
- $48,810
- 25th
- $60,170
- Median
- $75,660
- 75th
- $93,970
- 90th
- $120,360
Which Washington cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $38.51 an hour; Wenatchee-East Wenatchee has the lowest, $29.63.1
- Seattle–Tacoma$38.51
- Mount Vernon–Anacortes$37.02
- Olympia–Lacey$36.66
- Kennewick–Richland$36.38
- Bremerton–Silverdale$35.89
- Bellingham$34.71
- Yakima$31.68
- Longview–Kelso$30.96
The 10 largest of 11 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Washington?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($93,970) and the 90th ($120,360).1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Washington?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Washington earned $23.47 an hour or less ($48,810 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.93 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Washington?
Projections Central expects Washington to go from 8,570 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 9,480 in 2034, a change of 10.6%, with about 930 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8,570 | 9,480 | 10.6% | 930 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Washington?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Washington. General contractors have the highest median, $52.68 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $52.68 | $109,570 | 19,550 |
| Electricians | $45.78 | $95,220 | 19,380 |
| Plumbers | $38.96 | $81,030 | 12,470 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.38 | $75,660 | 7,370 |
| Roofers | $29.16 | $60,640 | 5,890 |
Where to train in Washington
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Washington, 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)