HVAC Technician salary in Los Angeles, CA
Median pay, Los Angeles metro
$73,830/year
about $35.50 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $58,220 – $83,490
Half of hvac technicians in the Los Angeles metro area earn more than $73,830 a year and half earn less. That's 21% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #9 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,590 | $22.40 |
| 25th | $58,220 | $27.99 |
| Median (50th) | $73,830 | $35.50 |
| 75th | $83,490 | $40.14 |
| 90th (top earners) | $109,010 | $52.41 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a hvac technician job in the Los Angeles metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $58,220 ($27.99/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $58,220 to $83,490 ($27.99 to $40.14/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $83,490 ($40.14/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- EPA 608 certification is required to work with refrigerants, and more certifications usually mean more pay.
- Summer and winter peaks bring overtime. Ask how much is typical and how it's paid.
- Ask whether you get a company van, tools and paid on-call time.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Los Angeles metro. Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.