salary$63,170 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,610per year
Jobs in the area5,740people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Detroit?
OK. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 25.6% 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 Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $63,170 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $42,840 and $95,610.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 25.6% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.