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HVAC Technician salary in Texas
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Texas earned $22.50 to $33.59 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $39.36 or more.1 The median is 5% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.32
- 25th
- $22.50
- Median
- $27.77
- 75th
- $33.59
- 90th
- $39.36
- 10th
- $38,100
- 25th
- $46,800
- Median
- $57,760
- 75th
- $69,860
- 90th
- $81,860
Which Texas cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $29.24 an hour; McAllen-Edinburg-Mission has the lowest, $22.68.1
- Austin–Round Rock$29.24
- Dallas–Fort Worth$28.63
- Houston–Pasadena$28.34
- San Antonio–New Braunfels$28.17
- Waco$26.85
- Corpus Christi$24.89
- Lubbock$23.97
- Killeen–Temple$23.86
The 10 largest of 25 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Texas?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $81,860 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Texas?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Texas earned $18.32 an hour or less ($38,100 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.50 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Texas?
Projections Central expects Texas to go from 33,120 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 37,440 in 2034, a change of 13%, with about 3,350 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 33,120 | 37,440 | 13% | 3,350 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Texas?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Texas. General contractors have the highest median, $35.83 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $35.83 | $74,520 | 90,010 |
| Plumbers | $28.77 | $59,840 | 44,090 |
| Electricians | $28.16 | $58,570 | 76,770 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.77 | $57,760 | 34,730 |
| Roofers | $22.13 | $46,030 | 5,740 |
Where to train in Texas
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Texas, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)