Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Rogers, MN?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 42.1% of gross income.

Rogers rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Minnesota state estimate).

Rogers median rent
$2,092/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Minnesota)
$59,592/yr
Rent as % of income
42.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,966, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,490/mo in rent. Rogers's median rent of $2,092 exceeds that threshold by $602/mo, putting a hvac technician salary into the rent-burdened range here. A hvac technician works roughly 73 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 Minnesota cities have lower median rent than Rogers, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

Maple Grove, MN
$2,091/mo (42.1% of income)
Woodbury, MN
$2,086/mo (42% of income)
Maple Grove, MN
$2,085/mo (42% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Rogers, MN?

Median rent in Rogers is $2,092 a month. A typical hvac technician in Minnesota earns about $59,592 a year, which makes that rent 42.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Rogers?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Minnesota (~$59,592/yr) supports up to $1,490 a month in rent. Rogers's current median rent is $2,092/mo, which is $602/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a hvac technician in Minnesota works roughly 73 hours a month to cover Rogers's median rent of $2,092.

Where is rent cheaper than Rogers for a hvac technician?

Nearby Minnesota cities with lower median rent include Maple Grove ($2,091/mo), Woodbury ($2,086/mo), Maple Grove ($2,085/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

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