salary$58,940 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$83,120per year
Jobs in the area7,680people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Pasadena?
OK. Rent of $1,257 a month takes 25.6% 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 Pasadena, TX?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $58,940 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $38,780 and $83,120.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Pasadena?
Typical rent of $1,257 a month takes 25.6% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.