salary$64,580 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,800per year
Jobs in the area8,610people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Philadelphia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 33.7% of the median hvac technician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $64,580 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $45,510 and $100,800.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 33.7% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.