How much does a HVAC Technician make in Hawaii?

BLS puts the average HVAC Technician pay in Hawaii at $67,070 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Hawaii, after federal taxes, FICA, and Hawaii state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $52,385 annually ($4,365/month).

What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in Hawaii?

On a $67,070 salary in Hawaii, your take-home pay is approximately $52,385/year or $4,365/month. Federal tax: $5,925. State tax: $3,294. FICA: $5,131. HI Temporary Disability: $335.

Is $67,070 a good HVAC Technician salary?

$67,070 is the BLS average HVAC Technician pay in Hawaii, 4% above the US average of $64,780 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Hawaii earn between $55,630 and $77,190.

How do Hawaii taxes affect HVAC Technician salaries?

Hawaii levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $67,070 is $3,294. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for HVAC Technicians?

In Hawaii, the top 10% earn over $99,430 and the bottom 10% under $43,120 (BLS, May 2025). 6% growth projected 2022-2032 (about average) overall — but heat-pump installation + IRA tax credit + R-454B retrofit + commercial controls / VRF specialty growing 12-18% annually. NATE + EPA 608 Universal + commercial chiller specialty + low-GWP refrigerant cert drive 25-50% wage premium. Related roles include: HVAC Installer, HVAC Service Technician, Refrigeration Technician, Chiller Technician, HVAC Controls Technician, Heat Pump Specialist, Commercial HVAC Technician, Boiler Technician.

How can a HVAC Technician in Hawaii reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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HVAC Technician Salary in Hawaii (2026)

Average HVAC Technician pay in Hawaii

$67,070/year

≈ $32/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $55,630–$77,190

US average: $64,780

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$52,385/year

$4,365/month · effective tax rate 21.9%

Federal $5,925
State $3,294
Disability / leave $335
FICA $5,131
Take-home

Pay by role in Hawaii

Senior Commercial HVAC Tech (NATE)$72,000–$108,000+ OT
Resort Chiller Specialist (Four Seasons / Disney Aulani)$82,000–$125,000+ OT
Federal Cleared HVAC (Pearl Harbor / JBPHH)$85,000–$132,000+ OT
Aviation Maintenance HVAC (Hawaiian Airlines)$78,000–$118,000+ OT
VRF / Heat Pump Specialist$72,000–$112,000+ OT
HVAC Controls Technician (BACnet)$72,000–$108,000+

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$52,385
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,365
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,015
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$25/hr
Federal Tax	$5,925
State Tax	$3,294
HI Temporary Disability (max.)	$335
FICA Taxes	$5,131
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.9%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all HVAC Technicians earn the same — not even close

Hawaii's HVAC technician market is anchored by the Honolulu metro residential + commercial HVAC cluster (Kapolei + Pearl City + Aiea + Hawaii Kai + the substantial Honolulu subtropical year-round AC + the substantial HI humidity + the substantial Honolulu hospitality + condominium HVAC demand), Maui HVAC (Wailea + Kapalua + Kahului + the substantial post-2023 Lahaina wildfire rebuild HVAC demand + the substantial Maui resort + condominium), Big Island Hawaii Island HVAC (Kona + Hilo + the substantial Hualalai + Mauna Kea Resort + the substantial Volcano area), Kauai HVAC (Princeville + Poipu + Lihue + the substantial Kauai resort + the substantial post-1992 Iniki rebuild legacy), plus substantial HI federal civilian + military industrial HVAC + chiller + cleanroom specialty at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard + Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam + Schofield Barracks + Tripler Army Medical Center + the substantial HI federal cleared cleanroom HVAC, plus Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu HQ + the substantial HA maintenance hangar HVAC, plus tourism + resort HVAC at Four Seasons Hualalai + Disney Aulani Ko Olina + Grand Hyatt Kauai + Ritz-Carlton Kapalua + the substantial HI hospitality chiller + cooling tower.

Senior Commercial HVAC Tech (NATE)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Senior commercial tech · NATE Master + EPA 608 Universal · Honolulu + Maui + Big Island + Kauai

Resort Chiller Specialist (Four Seasons / Disney Aulani)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

HI tourism + resort chiller · Four Seasons Hualalai + Disney Aulani + Grand Hyatt Kauai + Ritz Kapalua

Federal Cleared HVAC (Pearl Harbor / JBPHH)

$85,000–$132,000+ OT

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard + JBPHH + Tripler AMC · cleared cleanroom HVAC + nuclear-grade for submarine

Aviation Maintenance HVAC (Hawaiian Airlines)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu + Maui + Kona maintenance hangar HVAC + the substantial HA paint booth

VRF / Heat Pump Specialist

$72,000–$112,000+ OT

VRF + heat pump specialty · commercial + multifamily + condominium · the substantial HI condo + resort

HVAC Controls Technician (BACnet)

$72,000–$108,000+

BACnet + Tridium Niagara + building automation · commercial + hospital + resort + condo

Senior Residential HVAC Tech

$62,000–$92,000+ OT

Senior residential service tech · Honolulu + Maui + Big Island · subtropical year-round AC + salt corrosion

Refrigeration Technician (Hospitality)

$65,000–$98,000+ OT

Hotel kitchen + restaurant + ice plant + cold storage refrigeration · the substantial HI tourism

Mid-Career HVAC Tech (3-6 yrs)

$48,000–$65,000+ OT

Mid-career tech transitioning to NATE + EPA 608 Universal · HI HVAC service shops

Entry Helper / Apprentice

$38,000–$52,000+ OT

Entry helper apprentice · Honolulu CC + Hawaii CC + Maui College + UA Local 675 Honolulu pipeline

Worth knowing: Hawaii's substantial Pearl Harbor cleared HVAC + Hawaiian Airlines maintenance + tourism resort chiller + post-Lahaina wildfire rebuild + salt corrosion specialty is a distinctive HI HVAC feature most national HVAC surveys understate. HI's subtropical climate (Honolulu year-round average high 80-88°F + the substantial HI humidity + the substantial HI year-round AC operation + the substantial HI salt corrosion accelerating HVAC equipment lifecycle + the substantial HI prevailing trade wind affecting building HVAC design) drives sustained residential + light commercial HVAC service + the substantial HI shorter equipment lifecycle vs mainland US. The country's substantial Hawaii Pearl Harbor military HVAC cluster (Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam JBPHH + Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard PHNSY + the substantial PHNSY as the country's only public US Navy shipyard in the Pacific + the substantial PHNSY submarine + carrier maintenance + the substantial JBPHH ~25K personnel + the substantial Tripler Army Medical Center the country's substantial US Pacific military medical facility + the substantial HI federal cleared cleanroom HVAC + the substantial submarine nuclear-grade HVAC) supports substantial Pearl Harbor cleared HVAC + nuclear-grade HVAC tech work — cleared cleanroom + nuclear-grade HVAC specialists at PHNSY clear $85-132K + overtime with cleared facility access + ASME Section III nuclear-grade certification. Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu HQ maintenance (~7K HA + the substantial HA Maintenance + Engineering base + the substantial HA ~60 aircraft + the substantial HA paint booth + maintenance hangar HVAC) supports specialized aviation maintenance HVAC tech work. HI tourism + resort HVAC (Four Seasons Hualalai + Disney Aulani Ko Olina + Grand Hyatt Kauai + Ritz-Carlton Kapalua + Halekulani Waikiki + the substantial HI tourism + resort chiller + cooling tower + the substantial HI ~10M annual visitor industry) supports substantial HI commercial chiller specialty work. Post-Lahaina wildfire (Aug 2023) Maui rebuild + Hurricane Iniki Kauai 1992 + the substantial HI Atlantic + Pacific hurricane preparedness drives sustained HVAC replacement demand. The 2025-2026 R-410A → R-454B refrigerant transition + IRA 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit + HI Energy Office Hawai i Energy program + the substantial HI Renewable Portfolio Standard 100% by 2045 drive sustained heat-pump + solar-thermal installation. NATE + EPA 608 Universal + commercial chiller cert + cleared facility cert + nuclear-grade cert drive 25-50% wage premium. Honolulu CC + Hawaii CC Hilo + Kapiolani CC + Maui College + Kauai CC + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 675 Honolulu pipeline. HI progressive top 11% + HI no state estate tax + HI NOT a RTW state anchor the HI HVAC proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for HVAC Technicians in Hawaii and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Hawaii 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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