HVAC/R Technician pay in Oregon
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Oregon: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 8 metro areas, plus job counts and 9 listed training programs.
- $68,430Average pay (state)
- $46,990Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,940Median pay (state)
- $94,520Top 10% earn over
3,980 jobs in Oregon · 9 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $46,990 | $56,340 | $62,940 | $78,890 | $94,520 | $68,430 | 3,980 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $48,650 | $60,170 | $65,260 | $81,350 | $98,810 | $72,700 | 2,580 |
| Salem, OR | $46,810 | $58,090 | $65,050 | $77,750 | $91,330 | $68,450 | 350 |
| Corvallis, OR | $49,280 | $57,630 | $63,720 | $72,360 | $80,040 | $67,470 | 40 |
| Bend, OR | $47,270 | $49,900 | $61,150 | $76,700 | $89,980 | $66,060 | 340 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $44,760 | $49,830 | $60,050 | $75,760 | $82,590 | $62,870 | 370 |
| Medford, OR | $45,310 | $50,610 | $59,750 | $76,130 | $84,460 | $64,110 | 200 |
| Albany, OR | $45,130 | $50,620 | $58,890 | $74,370 | $84,600 | $62,680 | 130 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $38,420 | $47,460 | $48,190 | $59,950 | $78,020 | $54,910 | 80 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Oregon
We matched 9 programs in Oregon: 3 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 6 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Community College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Eugene, OR | Associate degree | 1 | $6,484–$13,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Portland Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Portland, OR | Associate degree | 1 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Portland Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Portland, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 55 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Area I HVAC JATC | Portland, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Area III Sheet Mtl/hvac Env Sys JATC | Grants Pass, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Klamath Basin HVAC JATC | Klamath Falls, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Mid-valley HVAC JAC | Salem, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Rogue Valley Hvac/r JATC | White City, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| The Ammonia Refrigeration Consortium c/o RETA | Albany, OR | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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.