salary$62,940 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Baton Rouge, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,080per year
Jobs in the area1,180people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Baton Rouge?
OK. Rent of $1,107 a month takes 21.1% 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 Baton Rouge, LA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Baton Rouge, LA area is $62,940 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $38,490 and $80,080.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Baton Rouge?
Typical rent of $1,107 a month takes 21.1% 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 Baton Rouge, LA metro area.