HVAC Schools in
Dallas

The median HVAC technician salary in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX is $57,400 per year, according to BLS OEWS data. Entry-level technicians typically earn $37,000–$47,200 while experienced technicians and journeymen can earn $88,000+.

Texas requires an HVAC contractor license. Technicians must work under a licensed contractor. EPA 608 required for refrigerant handling.

Most HVAC certificate programs take 6–12 months. Associate degree programs take 18–24 months. HVAC apprenticeship programs in Dallas typically take 4–5 years but pay wages from day one. The fastest route to employment is a certificate program followed by an entry-level tech position.

Yes. The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX is projected to add approximately 1,600 HVAC job openings per year, with 9% employment growth through 2032 — above the national average of 6%. DFW's explosive population growth and commercial construction boom mean HVAC technicians are in near-constant demand. The metro added over 100,000 new housing units in the past three years.

EPA Section 608 certification is required by federal law for anyone handling refrigerants, and is mandatory in Dallas as elsewhere. Most employers also prefer or require NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certification. Texas also requires an HVAC contractor license for independent contracting work.