salary$51,970 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,720per year
Jobs in the area450people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Lafayette?
OK. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 25.3% 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 Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Lafayette, LA area is $51,970 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $34,510 and $74,720.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 25.3% 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 Lafayette, LA metro area.