Key Takeaways

HVAC technicians in Oregon earn a median $62,940 per year ($32.90/hr mean), which is 3.2% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $94,520.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $46,990/yr
  • Median: $62,940/yr · Mean: $68,430/yr
  • 3,980 HVAC techs employed in Oregon
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $62,096/yr (COL index 110.2)
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Oregon.
90th Percentile
$94,520
75th Percentile
$78,890
Median
$62,940
25th Percentile
$56,340
10th Percentile
$46,990
Cost of Living Adjustment
Oregon's cost of living index is 110.2 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $62,096.
HVAC pay questions in Oregon
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How much do HVAC technicians make in Oregon?
The median HVAC technician salary in Oregon is $62,940 per year ($68,430 mean). That is 3.2% above the U.S. median. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $46,990; experienced techs (90th percentile) earn about $94,520.
What is the hourly wage for HVAC technicians in Oregon?
The mean hourly wage for HVAC technicians in Oregon is $32.90. Annual figures assume full-time work; overtime, on-call pay, and certifications can raise effective hourly earnings.
How many HVAC technicians work in Oregon?
BLS OEWS estimates about 3,980 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers (SOC 49-9021) employed in Oregon.
Is HVAC pay in Oregon high after cost of living?
Oregon's cost-of-living index is 110.2 (U.S. average = 100). After adjusting the median for purchasing power, the effective wage is about $62,096 per year.
What certifications increase HVAC pay in Oregon?
EPA Section 608 is required to handle refrigerants nationwide. NATE and other industry certifications are associated with higher pay (often a mid-single to low-double-digit premium) and stronger hiring odds with larger Oregon employers.
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). State wage figures are U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for HVAC mechanics and installers (SOC 49-9021), May 2025 OEWS. Metro pages use May 2025 OEWS, published 2026-05-15 for metropolitan areas. A state figure and a metro figure describe different places and should not be averaged. Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data (May 2025 OEWS) ↗
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