salary$62,640 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,460per year
Jobs in the area900people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Des Moines?
OK. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 24.3% 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 Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $62,640 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $46,020 and $98,460.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 24.3% 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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.