HVAC Salary in El Centro, CA
HVAC technicians in El Centro, CA earn $77,740 per year on average, +20.0% vs the national mean, with about $40,689 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 120 HVAC pros.
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$77,740
Avg Salary
120
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$47,370
entry-level
25th Pct
$59,960
early career
Median
$75,220
typical wage
75th Pct
$95,910
experienced
90th Pct
$111,110
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$40,689
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$77,740
$8,944
$5,947
$4,664
$58,185
$17,496
$40,689
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
6
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
120
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
2B
Hot-Dry
El Centro sits in a Hot-Dry climate zone, where extreme summer heat drives year-round cooling demand. HVAC technicians here see peak service volume from May through September, with AC repair, refrigerant work, and high-SEER system installations dominating the work mix.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
Imperial Valley College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Imperial, CA · 17 mi · 14 grads/yr · Visit site
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