verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HVAC Technician Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$65,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.47/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
1,300
public U.S. Median
$61,010
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,527 #38 of 51

HVAC Technician pay in Hawaii, explained

Hvac technicians in Hawaii earn a median of $65,450 per year ($31.47 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $61,010. Entry-level workers earn around $43,120, while the most experienced HVAC technicians reach about $99,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $65,450 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $65,450 is worth about $59,527 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #38 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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HVAC Technician pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,120
$20.73/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,450
$31.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,430
$47.80/hr

HVAC Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $65,450 $59,527
California $72,560 $65,535 −$7,110

HVAC Technician in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do HVAC technicians make in Hawaii?

Hvac technicians in Hawaii earn a median of $65,450 per year ($31.47 per hour), compared with $61,010 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay HVAC technicians well?

At $65,450, Hawaii pays 7% above the national median for HVAC technicians. An estimated 1,300 work in the state.

HVAC Technician salary in other states

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