salary$60,680 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,900per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Cedar Rapids?
OK. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 23.1% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $60,680 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $43,770 and $87,900.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 23.1% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.