salary$66,400 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,730per year
Jobs in the area680people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Bakersfield?
Expensive. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 36.5% of the median hvac technician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $66,400 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $46,210 and $95,730.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 36.5% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.