How does Spokane HVAC pay compare to the Washington average?

Spokane HVAC technicians earn $65,286/year, which is $4,914 below the Washington state median of $70,200 (-7%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Spokane?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Spokane are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$73,786), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Spokane, Washington · HVAC Technician Salary

$65,286/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Spokane, Washington?

The median HVAC technician salary in Spokane, Washington is $65,286 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $48,312 and $86,830 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Spokane, Washington, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $48,312 at the 25th percentile to $86,830 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$48,312

Median

$65,286

75th Percentile

$86,830

vs. State Median

-7%

Salary by Experience Level in Spokane

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$45,700	$22/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$57,452	$28/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$65,286	$31/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$75,079	$36/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$83,566	$40/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Spokane median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in Spokane

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$68,786/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$73,786/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$69,486/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$67,286/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Spokane wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in Spokane

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$65,286	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$74,426	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$77,037	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$86,178	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$61,369	-6%

How Spokane Compares

vs. Washington Median

State median: $70,200/yr

-7% (-$4,914)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+20% (+$11,058)

Bellevue

Est. median: $80,730/yr

+$15,444

Seattle

Est. median: $79,326/yr

+$14,040

Tacoma

Est. median: $74,412/yr

+$9,126

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026