salary$64,300 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,910per year
Jobs in the area4,820people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Ontario?
Expensive. Rent of $2,618 a month takes 48.9% 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 Ontario, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $64,300 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $46,760 and $95,910.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Ontario?
Typical rent of $2,618 a month takes 48.9% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.