Heating, AC & Refrigeration Mechanics Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$65,290
$31.39/hr
Salary Range
$46,980 – $107,600
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
34,020
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.7%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$57,677
real purchasing power
9.2% above the national median ($59,810)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$46,980 (entry)$65,290 (median)$107,600 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+19.9%
$10,450 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $83,980 | 2,050 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $80,240 | 190 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $76,760 | 3,610 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $74,890 | 260 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $72,180 | 2,810 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $71,580 | 560 |
| Napa | $70,690 | 90 |
| Vallejo | $66,330 | 440 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $65,630 | 440 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $64,820 | 9,420 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $64,800 | 3,030 |
| Merced | $64,590 | 190 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $63,670 | 780 |
| Modesto | $63,660 | 430 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $63,540 | 5,380 |
| Salinas | $63,230 | 210 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $62,380 | 90 |
| Redding | $61,580 | 190 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $60,820 | 840 |
| Fresno | $60,520 | 1,180 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $60,360 | 190 |
| Chico | $59,380 | 120 |
| El Centro | $58,550 | 110 |
| Yuba City | $58,010 | 90 |
| Visalia | $50,020 | 370 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.