Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in District of Columbia

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in District of Columbia was $84,390 +38.3% vs national

District of Columbia vs United States

District of ColumbiaUnited States
Median annual$84,390$61,010
Median hourly$40.57$29.33
Employment400409,670
Location quotient0.211.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (District of Columbia) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

What this means

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $49,940, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $108,240 — a 2.2x gap between entry-level and top earners.

The median wage in District of Columbia is 38.3% above the national median — a difference of about $23,380 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers salary in District of Columbia?

The median annual wage in District of Columbia is $84,390 ($40.57 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does District of Columbia compare to the national average for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers?

The District of Columbia median of $84,390 is 38.3% higher than the U.S. median of $61,010.

How many heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work in District of Columbia?

Approximately 400 are employed in District of Columbia, per BLS OES.