salary$79,510 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,600per year
Jobs in the area560people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Santa Rosa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 36.1% 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 Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $79,510 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $49,200 and $122,600.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 36.1% 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 Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.