salary$62,930 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,740per year
Jobs in the area1,620people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Milwaukee?
OK. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 24.5% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $62,930 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $46,350 and $99,740.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 24.5% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.