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HVAC Apprenticeships
in Texas

Earn while you learn with HVAC apprenticeship programs in Texas. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction.

3–5 yr
Duration
~$14.97
Starting Pay/hr
$46,580
Journeyman Median/yr
42,860
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What to Expect
Program Overview
Here's what a typical HVAC apprenticeship in Texas looks like.
Duration: Typically 3–5 years to reach journeyman level
Starting pay: ~$14.97/hr to start, rising toward $22.39/hr (Texas journeyman median)
Journeyman earnings: Texas median $46,580/yr, top earners $66,790/yr (BLS)
On-the-job training: 2,000+ hours of paid OJT per year
Classroom: 144+ hours of related technical instruction per year
Certification: EPA Section 608 certification required and typically included
Application Process
How to Apply
Follow these steps to start your apprenticeship journey in Texas.
01
Meet minimum requirements: 18+ years old, high school diploma or GED
02
Contact local HVAC contractors or unions about openings
03
Apply through your state’s apprenticeship agency
04
Complete aptitude test and interview
05
Begin your earn-while-you-learn journey
Licensing Note
Texas requires HVAC licensing. Completing an apprenticeship can satisfy the experience requirements for the HVAC Technician Registration, regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Texas also requires 8 hours of continuing education to renew.
Texas License Requirements →Texas Salary Data →
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