HVAC Technician salary in Sacramento, CA
Median pay, Sacramento metro
$66,670/year
about $32.05 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $51,720 – $82,730
Half of hvac technicians in the Sacramento metro area earn more than $66,670 a year and half earn less. That's 9% higher than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #12 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,620 | $22.41 |
| 25th | $51,720 | $24.87 |
| Median (50th) | $66,670 | $32.05 |
| 75th | $82,730 | $39.77 |
| 90th (top earners) | $101,260 | $48.68 |
*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 Sacramento metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $51,720 ($24.87/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $51,720 to $82,730 ($24.87 to $39.77/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $82,730 ($39.77/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, Sacramento 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.