Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Hawaii is $58,270 per year ($28.77/hr mean), which is 19.8% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $82,510.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $38,960/yr
Median: $58,270/yr · Mean: $59,840/yr
2,180 HVAC techs employed in Hawaii
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $31,021/yr (COL index 192.9)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Hawaii.

90th Percentile

$82,510

75th Percentile

$70,640

Median

$58,270

25th Percentile

$47,320

10th Percentile

$38,960

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

Hawaii's cost of living index is 192.9 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $31,021.

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Wage estimates reflect the most recent annual BLS OEWS release (April 2026, based on May 2025 survey data). Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Data is for informational purposes; actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data ↗

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