salary$62,180 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,820per year
Jobs in the area1,370people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Buffalo?
OK. Rent of $1,397 a month takes 27.0% 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 Buffalo, NY?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area is $62,180 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $39,240 and $91,820.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Buffalo?
Typical rent of $1,397 a month takes 27.0% 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area.