HVAC Salary in Visalia, CA
HVAC technicians in Visalia, CA earn $69,630 per year on average, +7.5% vs the national mean, with about $33,922 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 330 HVAC pros.
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$69,630
Avg Salary
330
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$44,720
entry-level
25th Pct
$49,970
early career
Median
$64,990
typical wage
75th Pct
$85,830
experienced
90th Pct
$101,780
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$33,922
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$69,630
$7,160
$5,327
$4,178
$52,966
$19,044
$33,922
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
24
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
330
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
3B
Warm-Dry
Visalia sits in a Warm-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
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia · For-profit · Certificate, Associate degree · Visalia, CA · 34 mi · 60 grads/yr · Visit site
College of the Sequoias · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Visalia, CA · 30 mi · 22 grads/yr · Visit site
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