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Updated • May 15, 2026

HVAC Jobs in Visalia, CA

Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Visalia, CA. The metro employs about 330 HVAC pros earning an average of $69,630 per year.

$69,630

Avg Salary

330

HVAC Employed

Salary Distribution

HVAC Salaries in Visalia, CA

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

Your HVAC Take-Home in Visalia

Disposable Income

$33,922

After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year

How we calculated this

Annual salary (BLS mean)

$69,630

Federal income tax

$7,160

FICA (Social Security + Medicare)

$5,327

State income tax

$4,178

After taxes

$52,966

Annual rent (2BR)

$19,044

Disposable income

$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

Visalia's HVAC Industry

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

Visalia Climate & HVAC Demand

3B

Warm-Dry

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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

Nearby HVAC Schools

There are 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Visalia, ranked here by graduates per year:

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

For programs across the state, see our California HVAC schools guide.

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