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)

Distribution

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

Real Buying Power

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.

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Wage estimates reflect the most recent annual BLS OEWS release (April 2026, based on May 2025 survey data). Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Data is for informational purposes; actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data ↗

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