salary$71,580 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,880per year
Jobs in the area4,360people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Denver?
Expensive. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 34.6% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $71,580 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $49,010 and $104,880.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 34.6% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.