salary$78,530 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,050per year
Jobs in the area6,050people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 47.6% 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 Boston, MA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $78,530 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $50,890 and $103,050.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 47.6% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.