HVAC/R Technician pay in Hawaii
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Hawaii: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 2 metro areas, plus job counts and 2 listed training programs.
- $67,070Average pay (state)
- $43,120Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $65,450Median pay (state)
- $99,430Top 10% earn over
1,300 jobs in Hawaii · 2 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Hawaii
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $43,120 | $55,630 | $65,450 | $77,190 | $99,430 | $67,070 | 1,300 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $51,030 | $60,050 | $74,720 | $81,700 | $116,570 | $73,440 | 110 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $43,120 | $55,950 | $65,450 | $76,940 | $99,100 | $66,760 | 1,060 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Hawaii
We matched 2 programs in Hawaii: 2 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 2 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Honolulu, HI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $3,174–$8,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Honolulu Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Honolulu, HI | Associate degree | 10 | $3,174–$8,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.