Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in District of Columbia is $59,320 per year ($29.30/hr mean), which is 22.0% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $84,120.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $39,660/yr
  • Median: $59,320/yr · Mean: $60,940/yr
  • 1,340 HVAC techs employed in District of Columbia
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $40,982/yr (COL index 148.7)
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in District of Columbia.
90th Percentile
$84,120
75th Percentile
$71,910
Median
$59,320
25th Percentile
$48,220
10th Percentile
$39,660
Cost of Living Adjustment
District of Columbia's cost of living index is 148.7 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $40,982.
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