Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Pueblo, CO?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.4% of gross income.

Pueblo rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).

Pueblo median rent
$1,323/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Colorado)
$60,165/yr
Rent as % of income
26.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,014, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,504/mo in rent. Pueblo's median rent of $1,323 leaves roughly $181/mo of headroom under that threshold. A hvac technician works roughly 45.7 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 Colorado cities have lower median rent than Pueblo, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

Colorado Springs, CO
$1,316/mo (26.2% of income)
Clifton, CO
$1,314/mo (26.2% of income)
Clifton, CO
$1,308/mo (26.1% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Pueblo, CO?

Median rent in Pueblo is $1,323 a month. A typical hvac technician in Colorado earns about $60,165 a year, which makes that rent 26.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Pueblo?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Colorado (~$60,165/yr) supports up to $1,504 a month in rent. Pueblo's current median rent is $1,323/mo, which leaves a $181/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a hvac technician in Colorado works roughly 45.7 hours a month to cover Pueblo's median rent of $1,323.

Where is rent cheaper than Pueblo for a hvac technician?

Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Colorado Springs ($1,316/mo), Clifton ($1,314/mo), Clifton ($1,308/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

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