salary$77,960 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,940per year
Jobs in the area7,210people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Elgin?
Expensive. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 30.6% 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 Elgin, IL?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $77,960 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $47,460 and $117,940.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Elgin?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 30.6% 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.