HVAC Salary in Texas
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Texas HVAC Wages at a Glance
Texas HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $57,760 per year ($27.77 per hour), up 20.3% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $81,860 at the 90th.
Texas employs approximately 34,730 HVAC technicians statewide, up 24.0% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $60,820 | $29.24/hr | 3,140 | up 36.2% |
| Dallas | $59,560 | $28.63/hr | 10,910 | up 24.0% |
| Houston | $58,940 | $28.34/hr | 7,680 | up 13.6% |
| San Antonio | $58,590 | $28.17/hr | 3,160 | up 14.3% |
| Beaumont | $56,720 | $27.27/hr | 390 | down 5.5% |
| Corpus Christi | $51,760 | $24.89/hr | 640 | up 3.6% |
| Lubbock | $49,850 | $23.97/hr | 420 | down 3.8% |
| El Paso | $47,270 | $22.73/hr | 790 | up 53.9% |
| McAllen | $47,170 | $22.68/hr | 530 | up 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Texas HVAC Apprenticeships
Most HVAC technicians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.