salary$69,710 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,220per year
Jobs in the area750people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Thousand Oaks?
Expensive. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 56.8% 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $69,710 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $45,910 and $100,220.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 56.8% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.