HVAC Jobs in Seattle, WA

Seattle's mild, rainy climate historically kept HVAC penetration rates lower than sun-belt cities — many older homes were built without central air. The extended heat dome events of recent years have changed that rapidly, and the region is now in a sustained period of AC adoption. Heat pump installations specifically have surged, partly driven by Washington State's energy code emphasis on electric heating. Commercial HVAC work is concentrated in the South Lake Union tech campus corridor and the broader Puget Sound industrial base, including cleanroom work tied to semiconductor manufacturing.

Washington State HVAC contractors are licensed through the Department of Labor and Industries as HVAC/R contractors. Technicians must hold a journeyman or administrator license for work on comfort systems. The Seattle market has seen wage growth above the national average as residential contractors scramble to meet heat pump installation demand. Familiarity with ductless mini-splits and multi-zone VRF systems is particularly valuable in Seattle given the prevalence of older homes without ductwork and the dense multifamily housing stock.