salary$77,990 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,780per year
Jobs in the area21,820people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Newark?
OK. Rent of $1,867 a month takes 28.7% 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 Newark, NJ?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $77,990 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $50,690 and $108,780.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Newark?
Typical rent of $1,867 a month takes 28.7% 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 York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.