HVAC technician salary in Oregon
Median $30.26 an hour for 3,980 HVAC technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
HVAC technician pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 18th of 51 states for median HVAC technician pay, and 33rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.26). 3,980 HVAC technicians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.59 – $27.09 | $46,990 – $56,340 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.09 – $37.93 | $56,340 – $78,890 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $37.93 – $45.44 | $78,890 – $94,520 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $23.39 | $31.38 | $29.77 | $47.50 | 2,580 | 4% above |
| Salem | $22.51 | $31.27 | $30.18 | $43.91 | 350 | 3% above |
| Corvallis | $23.69 | $30.63 | $29.45 | $38.48 | 40 | 1% above |
| Bend | $22.73 | $29.40 | $28.38 | $43.26 | 340 | 3% below |
| Eugene | $21.52 | $28.87 | $28.42 | $39.71 | 370 | 5% below |
| Medford | $21.79 | $28.73 | $28.33 | $40.61 | 200 | 5% below |
| Albany | $21.70 | $28.31 | $27.73 | $40.67 | 130 | 6% below |
| Grants Pass | $18.47 | $23.17 | $23.69 | $37.51 | 80 | 23% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
HVAC technician wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $16.12 | $31.15 | $14.50 | 3,100 |
| 2000 | $17.35 | $32.44 | $15.76 | 2,540 |
| 2001 | $17.94 | $32.61 | $16.35 | 2,400 |
| 2002 | $18.31 | $32.77 | $16.78 | 2,100 |
| 2003 | $17.69 | $30.95 | $16.90 | 2,100 |
| 2004 | $18.91 | $32.23 | $17.43 | 2,580 |
| 2005 | $19.34 | $31.88 | $17.81 | 2,320 |
| 2006 | $18.63 | $29.75 | $18.11 | 2,630 |
| 2007 | $18.53 | $28.77 | $18.44 | 3,210 |
| 2008 | $21.33 | $31.89 | $19.08 | 3,230 |
| 2009 | $21.27 | $31.92 | $19.76 | 2,760 |
| 2010 | $22.62 | $33.40 | $20.45 | 2,360 |
| 2011 | $21.00 | $30.06 | $20.86 | 2,460 |
| 2012 | $22.96 | $32.20 | $20.98 | 2,660 |
| 2013 | $22.25 | $30.75 | $21.10 | 2,660 |
| 2014 | $21.69 | $29.50 | $21.46 | 2,720 |
| 2015 | $22.17 | $30.11 | $21.69 | 2,440 |
| 2016 | $22.39 | $30.03 | $22.07 | 2,430 |
| 2017 | $21.86 | $28.71 | $22.64 | 2,640 |
| 2018 | $22.58 | $28.95 | $22.89 | 3,200 |
| 2019 | $23.90 | $30.10 | $23.43 | 3,260 |
| 2020 | $25.16 | $31.30 | $24.32 | 3,280 |
| 2021 | $27.49 | $32.66 | $23.38 | 3,310 |
| 2022 | $29.56 | $32.52 | $24.71 | 3,620 |
| 2023 | $29.73 | $31.41 | $27.55 | 3,960 |
| 2024 | $30.16 | $30.95 | $28.75 | 3,690 |
| 2025 | $30.26 | $30.26 | $29.33 | 3,980 |
In today's dollars, the median HVAC technician wage in Oregon changed by +0.5% over the last ten years of data and by +0.5% since 2019.
Are there more HVAC technician jobs in Oregon?
Since 1999, the number of HVAC technicians counted in Oregon has changed by +28.4%, against +118.1% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +22.1%.
Table
| Year | Oregon jobs | Oregon index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3,100 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 2,540 | 82 | 105 |
| 2001 | 2,400 | 77 | 108 |
| 2002 | 2,100 | 68 | 110 |
| 2003 | 2,100 | 68 | 113 |
| 2004 | 2,580 | 83 | 120 |
| 2005 | 2,320 | 75 | 128 |
| 2006 | 2,630 | 85 | 134 |
| 2007 | 3,210 | 104 | 140 |
| 2008 | 3,230 | 104 | 139 |
| 2009 | 2,760 | 89 | 130 |
| 2010 | 2,360 | 76 | 119 |
| 2011 | 2,460 | 79 | 123 |
| 2012 | 2,660 | 86 | 128 |
| 2013 | 2,660 | 86 | 134 |
| 2014 | 2,720 | 88 | 139 |
| 2015 | 2,440 | 79 | 146 |
| 2016 | 2,430 | 78 | 157 |
| 2017 | 2,640 | 85 | 164 |
| 2018 | 3,200 | 103 | 173 |
| 2019 | 3,260 | 105 | 182 |
| 2020 | 3,280 | 106 | 183 |
| 2021 | 3,310 | 107 | 190 |
| 2022 | 3,620 | 117 | 200 |
| 2023 | 3,960 | 128 | 212 |
| 2024 | 3,690 | 119 | 211 |
| 2025 | 3,980 | 128 | 218 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for HVAC technicians in Oregon
Oregon's labor market agency projects the number of HVAC technicians in the state to change by +14.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 3,890 to 4,460, with about 400 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +10.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 3,980 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Oregon labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for HVAC technicians in Oregon
On federally funded construction in Oregon, contractors must pay HVAC technicians at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 1 of the 1 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $78.16 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $30.26.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook | Union SHEE0055-008 2024-06-01 | $47.76 | $30.40 | $78.16 | OR20260083 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oregon prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
Is construction work growing in Oregon?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just HVAC technicians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages. Across the 30 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 50,466 in 2015 to 68,271 in 2025, +35.3%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | 204 | 3,874 | $105,722 | $2,033 |
| Washington County | 170 | 2,935 | $103,843 | $1,997 |
| Clackamas County | 215 | 2,591 | $93,928 | $1,806 |
| Linn County | 45 | 469 | $82,954 | $1,595 |
| Marion County | 116 | 1,079 | $78,734 | $1,514 |
| Deschutes County | 129 | 1,069 | $74,751 | $1,438 |
| Lane County | 115 | 1,189 | $74,707 | $1,437 |
| Columbia County | 18 | 97 | $73,394 | $1,411 |
| Benton County | 23 | 117 | $72,421 | $1,393 |
| Jackson County | 110 | 707 | $71,946 | $1,384 |
| Clatsop County | 20 | 177 | $70,807 | $1,362 |
| Wasco County | 14 | 71 | $68,595 | $1,319 |
| Hood River County | 8 | 46 | $68,471 | $1,317 |
| Baker County | 7 | 39 | $67,762 | $1,303 |
| Josephine County | 30 | 194 | $67,761 | $1,303 |
| Polk County | 29 | 152 | $67,752 | $1,303 |
| Lincoln County | 16 | 88 | $64,184 | $1,234 |
| Klamath County | 28 | 124 | $62,737 | $1,206 |
| Crook County | 14 | 58 | $60,537 | $1,164 |
| Union County | 14 | 62 | $55,828 | $1,074 |
| Curry County | 8 | 20 | $48,794 | $938 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do HVAC technicians make in Oregon?
The median HVAC technician in Oregon earned $30.26 an hour ($62,940 a year) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $27.09–$37.93; the top 10% earn more than $45.44.
Where does Oregon rank for HVAC technician pay?
Oregon ranks 18th of 51 states for HVAC technician pay, with a median of $30.26 an hour, and 33rd after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union HVAC technician rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for HVAC technicians in 1 counties, with a typical package of $78.16 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many HVAC technicians work in Oregon?
BLS counted 3,980 HVAC technicians in Oregon in May 2025, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.77; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is HVAC technician work growing in Oregon?
The BLS employer survey count of HVAC technicians in Oregon went from 2,440 in 2015 to 3,980 in 2025, +63.1%, and +22.1% since 2019. Oregon's labor market agency projects +14.7% growth for HVAC technicians between 2024 and 2034, from 3,890 to 4,460 jobs.
How many HVAC technician openings a year are there in Oregon?
Oregon projects about 400 openings a year for HVAC technicians over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 40,600 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon and metro areas, SOC 49-9021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Oregon labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.