salary$63,130 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,580per year
Jobs in the area1,000people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Allentown?
Expensive. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 30.3% of the median hvac technician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $63,130 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $48,400 and $94,580.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 30.3% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.