Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Wichita Falls, TX?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 27.1% of gross income.

Wichita Falls rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).

Wichita Falls median rent
$1,279/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Texas)
$56,727/yr
Rent as % of income
27.1%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,727, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,418/mo in rent. Wichita Falls's median rent of $1,279 leaves roughly $139/mo of headroom under that threshold. A hvac technician works roughly 46.9 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 Texas cities have lower median rent than Wichita Falls, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

San Angelo, TX
$1,278/mo (27% of income)
Amarillo, TX
$1,278/mo (27% of income)
Huntsville, TX
$1,277/mo (27% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Wichita Falls, TX?

Median rent in Wichita Falls is $1,279 a month. A typical hvac technician in Texas earns about $56,727 a year, which makes that rent 27.1% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Wichita Falls?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Texas (~$56,727/yr) supports up to $1,418 a month in rent. Wichita Falls's current median rent is $1,279/mo, which leaves a $139/mo buffer.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a hvac technician in Texas works roughly 46.9 hours a month to cover Wichita Falls's median rent of $1,279.

Where is rent cheaper than Wichita Falls for a hvac technician?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include San Angelo ($1,278/mo), Amarillo ($1,278/mo), Huntsville ($1,277/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

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