salary$63,180 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,320per year
Jobs in the area3,960people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $2,291 a month takes 43.5% 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 Columbia, MD?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $63,180 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,040 and $103,320.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $2,291 a month takes 43.5% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.