salary$57,110 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,770per year
Jobs in the area1,000people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Albuquerque?
OK. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 29.4% of the median hvac technician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Albuquerque, NM area is $57,110 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $38,190 and $75,770.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 29.4% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.