Where Can You Study HVAC in Hawaii?
- Honolulu Community College (Honolulu) offers Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology AAS and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Certificate of Achievement.
- 1 of 1 Hawaii programs name EPA 608 preparation or testing.
- Hawaii HVAC technicians earn a median $65,450 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Compare HVAC Programs in Hawaii
| School | Tuition and fees | HVAC awards | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Community CollegeHonolulu | $3,174 | 38 | 25% |
Tuition is the 2024–25 full-time rate (in-district where published) and graduation rate is school-wide (NCES College Navigator). HVAC awards are credentials conferred in HVAC. Blank cells mean no federal figure for that school.
HVAC Schools in Hawaii, School by School
Honolulu Community College
Offers an associate degree and a certificate in HVAC
- Tuition / year
- $3,174 in-state, 2024–25
- HVAC awards
- 38 conferred 2024–25
Covers EPA 608 · Refrigeration · Air conditioning · Commercial
Tuition and HVAC awards: NCES College Navigator. Programs and topics: each school's own HVAC page, reviewed September 2026.
HVAC Technician Salary in Hawaii: The Kahului Area Pays the Most
| Metro area | Median pay | Top 10% earn more than | HVAC jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului–Wailuku | $74,720 | $116,570 | 110 |
| Urban Honolulu | $65,450 | $99,100 | 1,060 |
Annual wages for HVAC mechanics and installers in Hawaii (1,300 jobs); U.S. median $61,010. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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How Much Do HVAC Technicians Make in Hawaii?
BLS estimates a median of $65,450 a year for HVAC mechanics and installers in Hawaii (May 2025), across 1,300 jobs. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,120 and the top 10% more than $99,430.
How Many HVAC Schools Are in Hawaii?
1 school has a current HVAC program in Hawaii, each checked against the school's own program page, and one offers an associate degree. IPEDS counts 1 Hawaii school that awarded HVAC credentials in 2022–23.
Where Can You Get EPA 608 Certified in Hawaii?
Honolulu Community College name EPA 608 preparation or testing on their HVAC program pages. The certification itself comes from an EPA-approved certifying organization.
Do I Need a License to Work in HVAC?
EPA Section 608 certification is required nationwide for refrigerant work. Some states and localities also require HVAC technicians to be licensed, so check with Hawaii and your city.
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Sources
- Official HVAC program pages of the 1 Hawaii schools above (each profile links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23 and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. EPA, Section 608 technician certification.