HVAC Technician salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$65,260/year
about $31.38 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $60,170 – $81,350
Half of hvac technicians in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $65,260 a year and half earn less. That's 7% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #13 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,650 | $23.39 |
| 25th | $60,170 | $28.93 |
| Median (50th) | $65,260 | $31.38 |
| 75th | $81,350 | $39.11 |
| 90th (top earners) | $98,810 | $47.50 |
*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 Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $60,170 ($28.93/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $60,170 to $81,350 ($28.93 to $39.11/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $81,350 ($39.11/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, Portland (OR) 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.