HVAC Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA
HVAC technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA earn $75,460 per year on average, +16.5% vs the national mean, with about $24,558 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 200 HVAC pros.
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$75,460
Avg Salary
200
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$48,190
entry-level
25th Pct
$60,140
early career
Median
$75,160
typical wage
75th Pct
$90,470
experienced
90th Pct
$112,460
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$24,558
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$75,460
$8,442
$5,773
$4,528
$56,718
$32,160
$24,558
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
23
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
200
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
3C
Warm-Marine
San Luis Obispo's Warm-Marine climate produces relatively mild, steady HVAC demand year-round. Technicians here see less of the extreme seasonal peaks of harsher markets — a more predictable workload with a focus on system efficiency, indoor air quality, and modernization.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are no accredited HVAC programs within commuting range of San Luis Obispo. See our trade schools page for more information.
