What is the average HVAC technician salary in Oregon?

The median HVAC technician salary in Oregon is $60,400 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $44,696 and $80,332 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in Oregon?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in Oregon, bringing total annual earnings to around $63,900. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $68,900.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Oregon?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Oregon, with an estimated median of $79,728 per year — approximately 32% above the residential service baseline. Commercial HVAC and refrigeration roles also pay above average at +14% and +18% respectively.

How does Oregon HVAC salary compare to the national average?

Oregon HVAC technicians earn $60,400/year, which is $6,172 above the national median of $54,228 (+11%). Oregon ranks #13 out of 51 states and territories.

Oregon · HVAC Technician Salary

$60,400/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Oregon, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $44,696 at the 25th percentile to $80,332 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$44,696

Median

$60,400

75th Percentile

$80,332

National Rank

#13 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in Oregon

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$42,280	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$53,152	$26/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$60,400	$29/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$69,460	$33/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$77,312	$37/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Oregon median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in Oregon

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$63,900/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$68,900/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$64,600/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$62,400/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Oregon wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in Oregon

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$60,400	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$68,856	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$71,272	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$79,728	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$56,776	-6%

How Oregon Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · Oregon ranks #13 of 51 states

+11% (+$6,172)

California

Median: $61,300/yr

+$900

New Hampshire

Median: $59,200/yr

-$1,200

Nevada

Median: $61,800/yr

+$1,400

Rhode Island

Median: $62,300/yr

+$1,900

Highest-paying states vs Oregon

Illinois$72,100+$11,700

Washington$70,200+$9,800

Washington D.C.$68,700+$8,300

Massachusetts$68,400+$8,000

New York$66,900+$6,500

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Compare with other states:

California — $61,300 New Hampshire — $59,200 Nevada — $61,800 Rhode Island — $62,300

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026