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HVAC Technician salary in Hawaii
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Hawaii earned $26.75 to $37.11 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $47.80 or more.1 The median is 7% above the US median.2
- 10th
- $20.73
- 25th
- $26.75
- Median
- $31.47
- 75th
- $37.11
- 90th
- $47.80
- 10th
- $43,120
- 25th
- $55,630
- Median
- $65,450
- 75th
- $77,190
- 90th
- $99,430
Which Hawaii cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Kahului-Wailuku has the highest median of the 2 metro areas below, $35.92 an hour; Urban Honolulu has the lowest, $31.47.1
- Kahului–Wailuku$35.92
- Urban Honolulu$31.47
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Hawaii?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $99,430 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Hawaii?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Hawaii earned $20.73 an hour or less ($43,120 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $26.75 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Hawaii?
Projections Central expects Hawaii to go from 1,200 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 1,280 in 2034, a change of 7.2%, with about 110 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 1,200 | 1,280 | 7.2% | 110 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Hawaii?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Hawaii. General contractors have the highest median, $49.34 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $49.34 | $102,630 | 2,890 |
| Electricians | $46.38 | $96,460 | 3,070 |
| Plumbers | $37.53 | $78,060 | 2,500 |
| HVAC Technicians | $31.47 | $65,450 | 1,300 |
| Roofers | $28.64 | $59,580 | 1,110 |
Where to train in Hawaii
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Hawaii, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)