HVAC Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI
HVAC technicians in Urban Honolulu, HI earn $66,760 per year on average, +3.1% vs the national mean, with about $16,145 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 1,060 HVAC pros.
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$66,760
Avg Salary
1,060
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$43,120
entry-level
25th Pct
$55,950
early career
Median
$65,450
typical wage
75th Pct
$76,940
experienced
90th Pct
$99,100
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$16,145
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$66,760
$6,528
$5,107
$4,840
$50,285
$34,140
$16,145
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
132
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
1,060
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
1A
Very Hot-Humid
Urban Honolulu sits in a Very Hot-Humid 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
Honolulu Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Honolulu, HI · 23 mi · 18 grads/yr · Visit site
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