Texas
HVAC/R Technician pay in Texas
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Texas: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 25 metro areas, plus job counts and 142 listed training programs.
- $59,130Average pay (state)
- $38,100Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $57,760Median pay (state)
- $81,860Top 10% earn over
34,730 jobs in Texas · 142 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Texas
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $38,100 | $46,800 | $57,760 | $69,860 | $81,860 | $59,130 | 34,730 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,030 | $49,070 | $60,820 | $74,810 | $92,180 | $63,930 | 3,140 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $40,290 | $47,860 | $59,560 | $74,270 | $84,880 | $61,760 | 10,910 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $38,780 | $47,040 | $58,940 | $73,900 | $83,120 | $60,390 | 7,680 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $37,960 | $46,550 | $58,590 | $74,010 | $82,400 | $59,150 | 3,160 |
| Odessa, TX | $33,280 | $44,280 | $58,580 | $65,870 | $79,130 | $57,520 | 160 |
| Midland, TX | $37,640 | $48,950 | $57,800 | $70,510 | $81,630 | $60,270 | 260 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $37,000 | $46,350 | $56,720 | $61,790 | $79,490 | $56,580 | 390 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $34,950 | $43,680 | $56,330 | $70,720 | $83,260 | $56,970 | 170 |
| Waco, TX | $38,440 | $44,400 | $55,860 | $61,010 | $74,010 | $54,410 | 440 |
| Longview, TX | $36,990 | $45,620 | $55,050 | $65,370 | $75,370 | $56,470 | 350 |
| Abilene, TX | $34,970 | $44,450 | $54,330 | $64,110 | $75,920 | $54,510 | 260 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,350 | $45,140 | $51,760 | $63,510 | $79,420 | $56,020 | 640 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Texas
We matched 142 programs in Texas: 130 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 12 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Career Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Arlington, TX | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $18,600 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Austin Career Institute Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Austin, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 64 | $19,284 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Austin Community College District Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Austin, TX | Associate degree | 14 | $2,550–$10,590 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Austin Community College District Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Austin, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 71 | $2,550–$10,590 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Irving, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $16,757 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Blinn College District Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Brenham, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $4,920–$11,370 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Blinn College District Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Brenham, TX | Associate degree | 7 | $4,920–$11,370 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Blinn College District Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Brenham, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $4,920–$11,370 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Brazosport College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lake Jackson, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $2,772–$4,884 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Brazosport College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Lake Jackson, TX | Associate degree | 4 | $2,772–$4,884 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.