Washington
HVAC/R Technician pay in Washington
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Washington: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 13 metro areas, plus job counts and 24 listed training programs.
- $78,860Average pay (state)
- $48,810Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $75,660Median pay (state)
- $120,360Top 10% earn over
7,370 jobs in Washington · 24 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Washington
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $48,810 | $60,170 | $75,660 | $93,970 | $120,360 | $78,860 | 7,370 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,380 | $62,360 | $80,100 | $101,190 | $129,390 | $85,420 | 3,940 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $48,900 | $60,640 | $77,010 | $83,310 | $110,500 | $77,400 | 150 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $46,980 | $59,260 | $76,260 | $98,030 | $135,580 | $79,680 | 270 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $47,530 | $57,000 | $75,660 | $93,590 | $109,220 | $75,250 | 520 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $47,690 | $60,150 | $74,650 | $88,730 | $97,130 | $74,050 | 180 |
| Bellingham, WA | $48,070 | $63,460 | $72,190 | $78,160 | $99,260 | $71,730 | 240 |
| Yakima, WA | $42,050 | $48,800 | $65,900 | $76,350 | $94,080 | $66,080 | 160 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,650 | $60,170 | $65,260 | $81,350 | $98,810 | $72,700 | 2,580 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $46,920 | $57,330 | $64,400 | $82,540 | $99,270 | $71,230 | 80 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $45,690 | $51,050 | $62,840 | $75,900 | $94,380 | $67,410 | 610 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $46,180 | $49,200 | $62,530 | $72,000 | $79,850 | $63,080 | 80 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $37,840 | $46,610 | $61,630 | $74,520 | $80,080 | $61,260 | 120 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Washington
We matched 24 programs in Washington: 21 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 3 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Tacoma, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,874–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Bates Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Tacoma, WA | Associate degree | 31 | $5,874–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Bates Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Tacoma, WA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $5,874–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Bellingham Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Bellingham, WA | Associate degree | 10 | $5,223–$6,672 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Clover Park Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lakewood, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 26 | $5,887 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Clover Park Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lakewood, WA | Associate degree | 29 | $5,887 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Clover Park Technical College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lakewood, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 36 | $5,887 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Lower Columbia College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Longview, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,795–$6,225 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| North Seattle College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Seattle, WA | Associate degree | 0 | $4,935–$5,520 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Northwest HVAC/R Training Center Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Spokane, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 45 | $12,540 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.