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HVAC Technician Salary in Washington (2026)

The average HVAC Technician in Washington earns around $66,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $55,211/year ($4,601/month).✓ No state income tax

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Annual Take-Home Pay
$55,211
Monthly Take-Home Pay
$4,601
Biweekly Take-Home Pay
$2,124
Hourly Take-Home Pay

based on 2,080 hrs/year

$27/hr
Federal Tax
$5,740
State Tax
$0
FICA Taxes
$5,049
Effective Tax Rate

total taxes ÷ gross salary

16.35%
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HVAC Technician Salary Ranges in Washington

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$44,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$66,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Job Market in Washington

Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing headquarters drive high tech and aerospace demand.

Growth outlook: 6% growth projected 2022-2032 (about average) overall — but heat-pump installation + IRA tax credit + R-454B retrofit + commercial controls / VRF specialty growing 12-18% annually. NATE + EPA 608 Universal + commercial chiller specialty + low-GWP refrigerant cert drive 25-50% wage premium.

Related job titles:

HVAC InstallerHVAC Service TechnicianRefrigeration TechnicianChiller TechnicianHVAC Controls TechnicianHeat Pump SpecialistCommercial HVAC TechnicianBoiler Technician

Cost of Living in Washington

Seattle area is expensive; eastern WA is affordable. Median 1BR rent: $1,800–$2,800 in Seattle.

💰 Monthly take-home: $4,601

🏠 Typical rent: $2,300/mo

📊 After rent: $2,301/mo

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