Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in California
Also called: HVAC Mechanics
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in California earn a median of $72,560 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($61,010)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,130
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,950; the top 10% earn over $109,060. Nationally the range is $40,050 to $95,210.
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in California
How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make in California?
The median is $72,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,950 and the top 10% earn over $109,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $61,010). Living costs are not included.