Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Morrilton, AR?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 20.2% of gross income.

Morrilton rent: May 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arkansas state estimate).

Morrilton median rent
$800/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Arkansas)
$47,559/yr
Rent as % of income
20.2%
Gross monthly income works out to about $3,963, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,189/mo in rent. Morrilton's median rent of $800 leaves roughly $389/mo of headroom under that threshold. A hvac technician works roughly 35 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a hvac technician salary

HVAC technician pay sits near the US median household income and rises sharply with certification and overtime. At the national-average HVAC salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,433 a month in rent.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Arkansas cities have lower median rent than Morrilton, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

North Little Rock, AR
$782/mo (19.7% of income)
Fort Smith, AR
$762/mo (19.2% of income)
Pine Bluff, AR
$725/mo (18.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Morrilton, AR?

Median rent in Morrilton is $800 a month. A typical hvac technician in Arkansas earns about $47,559 a year, which makes that rent 20.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Morrilton?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Arkansas (~$47,559/yr) supports up to $1,189 a month in rent. Morrilton's current median rent is $800/mo, which leaves a $389/mo buffer.

How many hours does a hvac technician work to cover rent in Morrilton?

At an hourly equivalent of about $23 an hour, a hvac technician in Arkansas works roughly 35 hours a month to cover Morrilton's median rent of $800.

Where is rent cheaper than Morrilton for a hvac technician?

Nearby Arkansas cities with lower median rent include North Little Rock ($782/mo), Fort Smith ($762/mo), Pine Bluff ($725/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Arkansas state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Morrilton, AR. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.