§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
HVAC technicians in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro earned a median of $30.21 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), about the same as the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $24.54 to $36.49. About 610 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 91 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, Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
25th pct$24.54per hour
Median$30.21per hour
75th pct$36.49per hour
10th pct$21.96
90th pct$45.37
Mean$32.41
Workers610
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $60/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 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA · mean RSE 2.5%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.