HVAC Jobs in Olympia, WA

Salary Distribution

HVAC Salaries in Olympia, WA

10th Pct

$46,980

entry-level

25th Pct

$59,260

early career

Median

$76,260

typical wage

75th Pct

$98,030

experienced

90th Pct

$135,580

senior tech

Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.

Cost of Living

Your HVAC Take-Home in Olympia

Disposable Income

$38,774

After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year

How we calculated this

Annual salary (BLS mean)

$79,680

Federal income tax

$9,371

FICA (Social Security + Medicare)

$6,096

State income tax

After taxes

$64,214

Annual rent (2BR)

$25,440

Disposable income

$38,774

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

Olympia's HVAC Industry

Contracting Businesses

AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222

HVAC Mechanics Employed

270

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

Olympia Climate & HVAC Demand

Mixed-Marine

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Olympia'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