How much does a furnace make in San Jose?

$52,830a year

Median yearly pay for furnaces in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $25.40 an hour or $4,403 a month.

Hourly: $25.40
Vs. national median: +10%
Rank among cities: 17 of 69
Jobs in the area: 70

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $41,750Median: $52,830Highest 10%: $60,130

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$41,750	$20.07
25th	$44,150	$21.23
Median	$52,830	$25.40
75th	$55,040	$26.46
90th	$60,130	$28.91

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for furnaces.

Sacramento, CA	$47,600
San Diego, CA	$40,300
Los Angeles, CA	$38,900

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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$103,000
Power Plant Operator	$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker	$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker	$64,740
Welder	$64,140
Machinist	$63,540

Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a furnace make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $25.40 ($52,830 a year).

Do furnaces make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $52,830 against $48,040 nationally, 10% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $45,300, so San Jose pays 17% more.

Where does San Jose rank for furnace pay?

17 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a furnace make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,130 or more.

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.