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HVAC Technician Salary in Portland, Oregon

Updated 2026-04-06BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$73,344/ year

Median HVAC Technician in Portland, OR

$44,083
10th
$53,760
25th
$73,344
Median
$96,000
75th
$117,120
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$73,344
Total compensation (est.)
$84,346
Bonus range
$2,100 – $9,000
Mean salary
$77,745

How This Compares

Portland, OR median
$73,344
Oregon median
$58,446+25.5%
National median
$57,300+28.0%

Cost of living in Portland is 28% above the national average. Salary of $73,344 here is equivalent to $57,300 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$52,808-28.0%
3-5 years
$66,743-9.0%
6-10 years
$82,145+12.0%
10+ years
$101,215+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$64,543-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$73,344
Enterprise (5,000+)
$86,546+18.0%

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HVAC Technician Salaries in Nearby Cities

Salem, OR$57,300/yr
Eugene, OR$57,300/yr
Gresham, OR$57,300/yr
Hillsboro, OR$57,300/yr

Related Jobs in Portland

Electrician$78,835/yr
Plumber$78,784/yr
Carpenter$72,435/yr
Welder$60,173/yr
Pipefitter$78,784/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$35/hr
Monthly gross$6,112/mo
25th percentile$53,760/yr
75th percentile$96,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Oregon Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.2%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average HVAC Technician salary in Portland?

The median HVAC Technician salary in Portland is $73,344 per year, with a range from $53,760 at the 25th percentile to $96,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does HVAC Technician pay in Portland compare to the national average?

HVAC Technician salaries in Portland are 28% above the national median of $57,300. After adjusting for Portland's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $57,300 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect HVAC Technician salaries in Portland?

In Portland, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level HVAC Technician roles start around $44,083, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $117,120 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Portland a good place for HVAC Technician jobs?

Portland offers a HVAC Technician median of $73,344, which is 28% above the US median of $57,300. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Portland is 28% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher HVAC Technician salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for HVAC Technician in Portland is $96,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.