--- title: "HVAC/R Technician Salary in Washington: Pay & Jobs" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/washington/ description: "HVAC/R Technician pay in Washington: BLS average $78,860 (all experience levels), median $75,660, bottom 10% $48,810. 24 listed programs." updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [HVAC/R Technician](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/) 4. Washington 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. - **$78,860** Average pay (state) - **$48,810** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$75,660** Median pay (state) - **$120,360** Top 10% earn over 7,370 jobs in Washington · 24 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/). 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 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### 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 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. Find training ## Looking for a school or apprenticeship? This page covers pay and job outlook. Our sister site RegisteredTradeSchools.com keeps the training directory for HVAC and refrigeration technicians: registered apprenticeship sponsors, how to apply, and school routes. [**Washington HVAC apprenticeships and training** Registered apprenticeship sponsors and how to apply · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/wa/hvac/) [**HVAC apprenticeships and training** Apprenticeship sponsors and school routes by state · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/hvac/) 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](https://www.batestech.edu/) 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](https://www.batestech.edu/) 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](https://www.batestech.edu/) 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](https://www.btc.edu/) 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](https://www.cptc.edu/) 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](https://www.cptc.edu/) 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](https://www.cptc.edu/) 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](https://lowercolumbia.edu/) 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](https://www.northseattle.edu/) 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](https://www.inwhvac.org/) 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 | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. Related resources ## Keep researching [**HVAC technician path for veterans** Military experience, EPA 608 and apprenticeship entry. · MilitaryToTrades.com](https://militarytotrades.com/careers/hvac-technician/) [**GI Bill-approved HVAC/R programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/hvac/) ## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). 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](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9021.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). 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. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/hvac-technician/washington/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.