salary$73,830 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$109,010per year
Jobs in the area10,720people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Irvine?
Expensive. Rent of $3,405 a month takes 55.3% 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 Irvine, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $73,830 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $46,590 and $109,010.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Irvine?
Typical rent of $3,405 a month takes 55.3% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.