Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Roseburg, OR?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.8% of gross income.

Roseburg rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).

Roseburg median rent
$1,432/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Oregon)
$59,592/yr
Rent as % of income
28.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,966, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,490/mo in rent. Roseburg's median rent of $1,432 leaves roughly $58/mo of headroom under that threshold. A hvac technician works roughly 50 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 Oregon cities have lower median rent than Roseburg, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

Monmouth, OR
$1,428/mo (28.8% of income)
Astoria, OR
$1,427/mo (28.7% of income)
Astoria, OR
$1,426/mo (28.7% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Roseburg, OR?

Median rent in Roseburg is $1,432 a month. A typical hvac technician in Oregon earns about $59,592 a year, which makes that rent 28.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Roseburg?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Oregon (~$59,592/yr) supports up to $1,490 a month in rent. Roseburg's current median rent is $1,432/mo, which leaves a $58/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $29 an hour, a hvac technician in Oregon works roughly 50 hours a month to cover Roseburg's median rent of $1,432.

Where is rent cheaper than Roseburg for a hvac technician?

Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Monmouth ($1,428/mo), Astoria ($1,427/mo), Astoria ($1,426/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

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