HVAC & Pipefitter Salary in Washington
Metro area wage data for hvac and refrigeration mechanics from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
Wage figures reflect all hvac & pipefitters across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the area median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it.
Federal construction volume and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage anchor the DC metro pipefitter market.
The Washington DC metro benefits from a substantial volume of federal construction, government facility maintenance, and public infrastructure work. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage applies across the region's federal projects. UA Local 602 (Steamfitters) covers pipefitting and HVAC work throughout the DC metro, distinct from UA Local 5 which covers plumbers.
- →UA Local 602 — Steamfitters covering DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
- →Davis-Bacon prevailing wage on federal construction
- →Government contractor concentration sustains consistent demand
UA Local 602 journeyman pipefitter Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the UA Local 602 journeyman pipefitter journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all hvac & pipefitters across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | Steamfitters Local 602 Training Center |
| Address | 8509 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Landover, MD 20785 |
| Phone | (301) 341-1555 |
| Minimum Score | No minimum |
| Application Window | Applications opened November 1, 2025. Check 602training.org for current dates. |
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What to expect →All hvac & pipefitters — union and non-union, all experience levels
All hvac & pipefitters — union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $71,920 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $73,740 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $34.58 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $35.45 |
| Total Employed | 8,730 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates sourced directly from local collective bargaining agreements across the country's major construction markets. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 49-9021 (HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanics) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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