HVAC Jobs in Washington, DC
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Washington, DC. The metro employs about 8,730 HVAC pros earning an average of $73,740 per year.
$73,740
Avg Salary
8,730
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$46,920
entry-level
25th Pct
$57,670
early career
Median
$71,920
typical wage
75th Pct
$89,240
experienced
90th Pct
$105,180
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$26,487
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$73,740
$8,064
$5,641
$4,424
$55,611
$29,124
$26,487
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
473
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
8,730
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
4A
Mixed-Humid
Washington sees both meaningful heating and cooling demand across its Mixed-Humid climate. HVAC technicians here work the full system mix — gas furnaces and boilers in winter, AC and heat pumps in summer — with relatively balanced seasonal volume.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 3 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Washington, ranked here by graduates per year:
CET-Alexandria · Private nonprofit · Certificate · Alexandria, VA · 19 mi · 46 grads/yr · Visit site
Northern Virginia Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Annandale, VA · 14 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
Montgomery College · Public · Certificate · Rockville, MD · 26 mi · 2 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our District of Columbia HVAC schools guide.
