HVAC Technician Salary in Texas

HVAC Technicians in Texas have a median annual salary of $57,760, which works out to about $27.77 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $46,800 to $69,860, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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HVAC Technician pay in Texas at a glance

Median annual salary

$57,760

Median hourly wage

$27.77/hr

Average annual salary

$59,130

Average hourly wage

$28.43/hr

25th percentile

$46,800

75th percentile

$69,860

10th percentile

$38,100

90th percentile

$81,860

People employed

34,730

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid HVAC technician roles in Texas.

10th percentile
$38,100
25th percentile
$46,800
Median percentile
$57,760
75th percentile
$69,860
90th percentile
$81,860

Texas vs U.S. salary

The median salary for HVAC technician roles in Texas is about 5.3% below the U.S. median of $61,010 for the same occupation.

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How much does a HVAC technician make in Texas?

Half of HVAC technician roles in Texas report earning more than $57,760 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $59,130 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $46,800 and a quarter are above $69,860, so most HVAC technician pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect HVAC technician pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.