salary$78,490 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,380per year
Jobs in the area3,980people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Oakland?
Expensive. Rent of $2,511 a month takes 38.4% 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 Oakland, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $78,490 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $49,180 and $129,380.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Oakland?
Typical rent of $2,511 a month takes 38.4% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.