salary$62,160 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,740per year
Jobs in the area3,080people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 28.3% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $62,160 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,540 and $98,740.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 28.3% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.