HVAC Technician salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$80,100/year
about $38.51 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $62,360 – $101,190
Half of hvac technicians in the Seattle metro area earn more than $80,100 a year and half earn less. That's 31% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #2 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $51,380 | $24.70 |
| 25th | $62,360 | $29.98 |
| Median (50th) | $80,100 | $38.51 |
| 75th | $101,190 | $48.65 |
| 90th (top earners) | $129,390 | $62.21 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a hvac technician job in the Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $62,360 ($29.98/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $62,360 to $101,190 ($29.98 to $48.65/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $101,190 ($48.65/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- EPA 608 certification is required to work with refrigerants, and more certifications usually mean more pay.
- Summer and winter peaks bring overtime. Ask how much is typical and how it's paid.
- Ask whether you get a company van, tools and paid on-call time.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Seattle metro. Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.