salary$63,500 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,610per year
Jobs in the area1,280people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford New Orleans?
OK. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 28.5% 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $63,500 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $38,300 and $81,610.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 28.5% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.