How much does a furnace make in California?
$45,300a year
Median yearly pay for furnaces in California. That is $21.78 an hour or $3,775 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.78
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,430Median: $45,300Highest 10%: $64,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| 75th | $54,910 | $26.40 | |
| 90th | $64,460 | $30.99 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $52,830 |
| San Francisco, CA | $49,580 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $40,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for furnaces.
| 31. Iowa | $45,910 |
| 32. West Virginia | $45,690 |
| 33. Utah | $45,610 |
| 34. California | $45,300 |
| 35. Texas | $45,040 |
| 36. Tennessee | $44,710 |
| 37. Arizona | $44,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a furnace make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.78 ($45,300 a year).
Do furnaces make more in California than the national average?
No: $45,300 against $48,040 nationally, 6% less.
Where does California rank for furnace pay?
California ranks 34 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays furnaces the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $52,830 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.