§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
HVAC technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro earned a median of $31.38 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 7% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $28.93 to $39.11. About 2,580 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 62 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, Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
25th pct$28.93per hour
Median$31.38per hour
75th pct$39.11per hour
10th pct$23.39
90th pct$47.50
Mean$34.95
Workers2,580
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $63/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 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · mean RSE 1.8%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.