HVAC Salary in Mount Vernon, WA
HVAC technicians in Mount Vernon, WA earn $77,400 per year on average, +19.5% vs the national mean, with about $40,122 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 150 HVAC pros.
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$77,400
Avg Salary
150
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$48,900
entry-level
25th Pct
$60,640
early career
Median
$77,010
typical wage
75th Pct
$83,310
experienced
90th Pct
$110,500
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$40,122
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$77,400
$8,869
$5,921
$0
$62,610
$22,488
$40,122
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
8
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
150
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
4C
Mixed-Marine
Mount Vernon's Mixed-Marine climate produces relatively mild, steady HVAC demand year-round. Technicians here see less of the extreme seasonal peaks of harsher markets — a more predictable workload with a focus on system efficiency, indoor air quality, and modernization.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
Bellingham Technical College · Public · Associate degree · Bellingham, WA · 37 mi · 16 grads/yr · Visit site
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