salary$59,560 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$84,880per year
Jobs in the area10,910people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Richardson?
Expensive. Rent of $1,963 a month takes 39.6% 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 Richardson, TX?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $59,560 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $40,290 and $84,880.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Richardson?
Typical rent of $1,963 a month takes 39.6% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.