Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,390 | $62,937 | +34% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.57 | $30.26 | +34% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $76,788.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HVAC Technician in District of Columbia is $84,390, or about $40.57 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HVAC Technicians is $62,937. District of Columbia is +34% above the national median.
Entry-level hvac technicians in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 400 hvac technician jobs on record and a median salary of $84,390, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.