Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in Texas is $46,580 per year ($23.00/hr mean), which is 4.2% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $66,790.

Entry-level (10th percentile): $31,130/yr
Median: $46,580/yr · Mean: $47,830/yr
42,860 HVAC techs employed in Texas
Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $51,933/yr (COL index 92.1)

Distribution

Salary Percentiles

See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Texas.

90th Percentile

$66,790

75th Percentile

$56,360

Median

$46,580

25th Percentile

$37,960

10th Percentile

$31,130

Real Buying Power

Cost of Living Adjustment

Texas's cost of living index is 92.1 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $51,933.

Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Wage estimates reflect the most recent annual BLS OEWS release (April 2026, based on May 2025 survey data). Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Data is for informational purposes; actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data ↗

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