salary$63,000 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,180per year
Jobs in the area2,980people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford St. Louis?
OK. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 24.7% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $63,000 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,870 and $100,180.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 24.7% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.