salary$78,640 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$120,430per year
Jobs in the area260people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Santa Maria?
Expensive. Rent of $1,987 a month takes 30.3% 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 Santa Maria, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA area is $78,640 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $48,550 and $120,430.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Santa Maria?
Typical rent of $1,987 a month takes 30.3% 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 Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area.