salary$56,780 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,650per year
Jobs in the area1,740people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Memphis?
OK. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 29.6% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $56,780 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $38,820 and $87,650.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 29.6% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.