HVAC Technician Salary in Washington, DC
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The median HVAC technician in the Washington area earns $71,920 a year ($34.58 an hour), 18% above the U.S. median ($61,010). Half of the 8,730 HVAC technicians there earn between $57,670 and $89,240.
Median $71,920
10th: $46,92090th: $105,180
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,920 | $40,050 |
| 25th percentile | $57,670 | $48,360 |
| Median | $71,920 | $61,010 |
| 75th percentile | $89,240 | $77,060 |
| 90th percentile | $105,180 | $95,210 |
| Average | $73,740 | $64,780 |
| Jobs | 8,730 | 409,670 |
Washington, DC ranks 11th 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
- Seattle, WA: $80,100
- 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
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- Maintenance Worker: $57,240
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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.