salary$74,880 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$113,990per year
Jobs in the area3,210people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 48.3% 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 San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $74,880 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $46,710 and $113,990.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 48.3% 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.