HVAC schools in California
We found 71 schools offering HVAC technician training in California, with campuses in Anaheim, Bakersfield, Riverside, and West Covina and more. HVAC technicians in California earn a median $72,560 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 71
- Public colleges
- 32
- Median pay in CA
- $72,560
- Cities with schools
- 50
24 HVAC technician schools
School results
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +1
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Riverside, CA · Private
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Public
- HVAC technician
- Electrician
- Welding
- +13
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Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA · Public
- HVAC technician
- Electrician
- Automotive technician
- +5
HVAC schools by city
- Los Angeles (15 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (5 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (5 within 30 mi)
- Fresno (4 within 30 mi)
- Sacramento (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (20 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (4 within 30 mi)
- Bakersfield (3 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (24 within 30 mi)
- Stockton (3 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (11 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (5 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (5 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (11 within 30 mi)
- Glendale (17 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (19 within 30 mi)
- Garden Grove (22 within 30 mi)
- Oceanside (3 within 30 mi)
- Roseville (3 within 30 mi)
- Palmdale (3 within 30 mi)
- Pomona (28 within 30 mi)
- Antioch (3 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (8 within 30 mi)
- Murrieta (6 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (25 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (6 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (9 within 30 mi)
- Tracy (3 within 30 mi)
- Indio (4 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (10 within 30 mi)
- San Ramon (4 within 30 mi)
- Whittier (24 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (4 within 30 mi)
- Chino Hills (27 within 30 mi)
- Madera (4 within 30 mi)
- Lodi (3 within 30 mi)
- Woodland (3 within 30 mi)
- San Clemente (3 within 30 mi)
- Santa Cruz (4 within 30 mi)
- Encinitas (4 within 30 mi)
- Gilroy (3 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (7 within 30 mi)
- Pico Rivera (21 within 30 mi)
- Yucaipa (8 within 30 mi)
- Palm Springs (4 within 30 mi)
- Bell Gardens (21 within 30 mi)
- Wasco (3 within 30 mi)
- Reedley (6 within 30 mi)
- Riverbank (3 within 30 mi)
- Imperial Beach (3 within 30 mi)
What HVAC technicians earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
HVAC technician salary in CaliforniaHow to become an HVAC technician
- Median pay
- $72,560
- $34.88 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,950–$109,060
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 35,130
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +10.9%
- 40,600 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many HVAC technician schools are in California?
We list 71 schools in California with HVAC technician programs: 32 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 36 private career schools. Campuses are in Anaheim, Bakersfield, Riverside, West Covina, and San Jose.
Are there community college HVAC technician programs in California?
Yes. 32 public colleges in California offer HVAC technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does HVAC technician school cost in California?
Among the 67 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $480 to $30,669. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do HVAC technicians make in California?
The median pay for HVAC technicians in California is $72,560 a year, and most earn between $46,950 and $109,060, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a HVAC technician school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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