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HVAC Technician Salary in Washington (2026)
$36.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,057/year ($5,171/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $120,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,370 HVAC Technician jobs in Washington (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median HVAC Technician salary of $75,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $62,057 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,815 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,788 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,057 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,171 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in Washington?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in Washington is $75,660 per year ($36.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,170 and $93,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in Washington?
- On the median salary of $75,660, a single filer in Washington takes home about $62,057 per year ($5,171 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 7,370 HVAC Technician jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.