Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Oregon is $53,820 per year ($26.56/hr mean), which is 10.7% above the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $76,480.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $35,940/yr
  • Median: $53,820/yr · Mean: $55,240/yr
  • 5,890 HVAC techs employed in Oregon
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $50,127/yr (COL index 110.2)
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Oregon.
90th Percentile
$76,480
75th Percentile
$65,170
Median
$53,820
25th Percentile
$43,830
10th Percentile
$35,940
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 $50,127.
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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