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HVAC installer salary in California, 2026

How much does a HVAC Installer make in California?

Average base salary

$30.59
9%
above national average
Average $30.59
Low $20.00
High $46.77

The average salary for a hvac installer is $30.59 per hour in California and $6,750 overtime per year.1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

HVAC Installer job openings in California

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HVAC Installer/ Service Techni...
COLLINS PACIFIC PLUMBING5out of 5 stars.
San Diego County, CA
$35 - $40 an hour
Full-time
49 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for HVAC Installer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cool Air Solutions, Inc.
 
$200,000per year
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Service Champions Heating & Ai...
 
$140,940per year
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AZ Air Conditioning & Heating
 
$137,500per year
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Goodwill of Silicon Valley
 
$135,200per year
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SaveCal
 
$130,000per year
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JW Heating and Air
 
$125,000per year
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Highest paying cities for HVAC Installers near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $41.08 per hour
  2. San Jose, CA
    $35.14 per hour
  3. Rocklin, CA
    $34.35 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $29.61 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $29.34 per hour

Where can a HVAC Installer earn more?

Compare salaries for HVAC Installers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as HVAC Installer get paid in California?

Entry Level HVAC Installer

Job openings
Average $20.37 per hour