salary$72,710 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,390per year
Jobs in the area390people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Waterbury?
OK. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 25.3% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $72,710 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $44,850 and $94,390.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 25.3% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.