2023 Data

HVAC Technician Salary in San Jose, CA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$70,495

37.2% vs national

Hourly Rate

$33.89

/hour

Jobs in Area

486

employed

Salary Range$45,876 - $103,277
10th %Median90th %

HVAC Technician Salary Range in San Jose, CA

Annual Salary Range

$70k

$46k

10th percentile

$56k

25th

$85k

75th

$103k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$45,876$22.06
25th Percentile$56,416$27.12
Median (50th Percentile)$70,495$33.89
75th Percentile$85,404$41.06
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$103,277$49.65
Average (Mean)$77,484$37.25

Frequently Asked Questions

The average HVAC Technician salary in San Jose, CA is $70,495 per year or $33.89 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How San Jose, CA Compares

vs National Average

$51,390

+37.2%

vs California Average

$52,192

+35.1%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$39,207

-44.4%

Cost of living in San Jose, CA is 79.8% above the national average.

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