§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Bellingham, WA
HVAC technicians in the Bellingham, WA metro earned a median of $34.71 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 18% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $30.51 to $37.58. About 240 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 43 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Bellingham, WA
25th pct$30.51per hour
Median$34.71per hour
75th pct$37.58per hour
10th pct$23.11
90th pct$47.72
Mean$34.49
Workers240
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $69/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Bellingham, WA · mean RSE 3.1%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.