salary$82,050 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,650per year
Jobs in the area1,740people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford San Jose?
Expensive. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 44.5% 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 San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $82,050 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $57,170 and $136,650.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 44.5% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.