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BLS Wage Data · TX

How Much Do HVAC Technicians
Make in Texas?

The median HVAC technician salary in Texas is $57,760, which is 5.3% below the national median. Browse Texas HVAC schools.

$57,760
Median Salary
$59,130
Mean Salary
$28.43/hr
Hourly Wage
34,730
Employment

Key Takeaways

HVAC technicians in Texas earn a median $57,760 per year ($28.43/hr mean), which is 5.3% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $81,860.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $38,100/yr
  • Median: $57,760/yr · Mean: $59,130/yr
  • 34,730 HVAC techs employed in Texas
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $64,202/yr (COL index 92.1)
Distribution
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Texas.
90th Percentile
$81,860
75th Percentile
$69,860
Median
$57,760
25th Percentile
$46,800
10th Percentile
$38,100
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 $64,202.
FAQ
HVAC pay questions in Texas
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How much do HVAC technicians make in Texas?
The median HVAC technician salary in Texas is $57,760 per year ($59,130 mean). That is 5.3% below the U.S. median. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $38,100; experienced techs (90th percentile) earn about $81,860.
What is the hourly wage for HVAC technicians in Texas?
The mean hourly wage for HVAC technicians in Texas is $28.43. Annual figures assume full-time work; overtime, on-call pay, and certifications can raise effective hourly earnings.
How many HVAC technicians work in Texas?
BLS OEWS estimates about 34,730 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers (SOC 49-9021) employed in Texas.
Is HVAC pay in Texas high after cost of living?
Texas's cost-of-living index is 92.1 (U.S. average = 100). After adjusting the median for purchasing power, the effective wage is about $64,202 per year.
What certifications increase HVAC pay in Texas?
EPA Section 608 is required to handle refrigerants nationwide. NATE and other industry certifications are associated with higher pay (often a mid-single to low-double-digit premium) and stronger hiring odds with larger Texas employers.
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How to get an HVAC license in Texas →Texas HVAC schools →NATE certification & pay →
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). State wage figures are U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for HVAC mechanics and installers (SOC 49-9021), May 2025 OEWS. Metro pages use May 2025 OEWS, published 2026-05-15 for metropolitan areas. A state figure and a metro figure describe different places and should not be averaged. Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data (May 2025 OEWS) ↗
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