§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
HVAC technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earned a median of $38.51 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 31% higher than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $29.98 to $48.65. About 3,940 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 3 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, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
25th pct$29.98per hour
Median$38.51per hour
75th pct$48.65per hour
10th pct$24.70
90th pct$62.21
Mean$41.07
Workers3,940
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $77/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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · mean RSE 2.3%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.