salary$80,100 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,390per year
Jobs in the area3,940people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Renton?
Expensive. Rent of $2,417 a month takes 36.2% 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 Renton, WA?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $80,100 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $51,380 and $129,390.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Renton?
Typical rent of $2,417 a month takes 36.2% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.