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 $54,050 per year ($25.99 per hour), up 18.8% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,300 at the 10th percentile to $82,870 at the 90th.
Texas employs approximately 32,070 HVAC technicians statewide, up 20.2% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $58,860 | $28.30/hr | 3,070 | up 38.5% |
| Houston | $57,910 | $27.84/hr | 7,000 | up 21.1% |
| Dallas | $57,670 | $27.73/hr | 9,980 | up 24.7% |
| San Antonio | $53,770 | $25.85/hr | 2,890 | up 7.2% |
| Corpus Christi | $50,610 | $24.33/hr | 590 | up 6.3% |
| Beaumont | $50,360 | $24.21/hr | 360 | down 8.3% |
| Lubbock | $47,950 | $23.05/hr | 400 | down 7.0% |
| El Paso | $46,210 | $22.22/hr | 680 | up 19.4% |
| McAllen | $45,850 | $22.05/hr | 430 | up 15.4% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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.