HVAC Technician Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median HVAC technician in the Seattle area earns $80,100 a year ($38.51 an hour), 31% above the U.S. median ($61,010) and 6% above the Washington median ($75,660). Half of the 3,940 HVAC technicians there earn between $62,360 and $101,190.
Median $80,100
10th: $51,38090th: $129,390
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,380 | $48,810 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $62,360 | $60,170 | $48,360 |
| Median | $80,100 | $75,660 | $61,010 |
| 75th percentile | $101,190 | $93,970 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $129,390 | $120,360 | $95,210 |
| Average | $85,420 | $78,860 | $64,780 |
| Jobs | 3,940 | 7,370 | 409,670 |
Seattle, WA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HVAC technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($82,050).
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- San Jose, CA: $82,050
- Boston, MA: $78,530
- San Francisco, CA: $78,490
- New York, NY: $77,990
- Chicago, IL: $77,960
- Minneapolis, MN: $77,490
- Hartford, CT: $76,180
- San Diego, CA: $74,880
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.