The average salary for an HVAC technician in California is around $59,750 per year.
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HVAC technicians earn an average yearly salary of $59,750.
Wages typically start from $37,200 and go up to $94,740.
21% below national average Updated in 2021
HVAC technician earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
HVAC technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $75,050 |
| New Jersey | $62,390 |
| Hawaii | $62,150 |
| Alaska | $61,400 |
| Massachusetts | $61,390 |
| Minnesota | $61,380 |
| Connecticut | $61,250 |
| New York | $60,970 |
| Maryland | $60,740 |
| Rhode Island | $60,600 |
| North Dakota | $60,400 |
| Washington | $60,010 |
| New Hampshire | $59,860 |
| California | $59,750 |
| Nevada | $59,430 |
| Vermont | $59,380 |
| Wisconsin | $58,680 |
| Colorado | $57,230 |
| Oregon | $57,180 |
| Delaware | $54,010 |
| Illinois | $53,500 |
| Michigan | $49,410 |
| Iowa | $49,100 |
| Virginia | $49,050 |
| Ohio | $48,810 |
| Wyoming | $48,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,700 |
| Indiana | $48,560 |
| Maine | $48,560 |
| Nebraska | $48,060 |
| Missouri | $48,040 |
| Texas | $47,980 |
| Kansas | $47,860 |
| Montana | $47,850 |
| Utah | $47,640 |
| Louisiana | $47,630 |
| Kentucky | $47,620 |
| Arizona | $47,590 |
| North Carolina | $47,330 |
| Georgia | $47,270 |
| Oklahoma | $47,200 |
| South Dakota | $47,170 |
| Idaho | $46,960 |
| Alabama | $46,940 |
| Florida | $46,940 |
| New Mexico | $46,640 |
| Tennessee | $46,640 |
| West Virginia | $46,150 |
| South Carolina | $43,090 |
| Mississippi | $39,460 |
| Arkansas | $38,440 |
| Guam | $37,190 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $35,990 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,400 |
How do HVAC technician salaries compare to similar careers?
HVAC technicians earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than brickmasons but more than tile and marble setters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Brickmason salary | $64K |
| Drywall installer salary | $61K |
| Carpenter salary | $61K |
| Stonemason salary | $59K |
| Plasterer salary | $56K |
| HVAC technician salary | $60K |
| Cement mason salary | $58K |
| Roofer salary | $61K |
| Pipelayer salary | $58K |
| Tile and marble setter salary | $58K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)