salary$63,570 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,190per year
Jobs in the area1,850people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Rochester?
OK. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 25.1% 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 Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Rochester, NY area is $63,570 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $45,860 and $91,190.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 25.1% 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 Rochester, NY metro area.