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HVAC Technician Salary
in Texas
HVAC Technicians in Texas (TX) earn a median of $56,700 a year, about $27 an hour. That runs roughly 1% below the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $36,300 and $90,700.
Bottom 10%
$36,300
TX Median
$56,700
Top 10%
$90,700
HVAC Technician pay by experience in Texas
- Apprentice / Helper$35,200$17/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$56,700$27/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$78,200$38/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in Texas metros
- Houston$57,400$28/hr
- Dallas$55,200$27/hr
- San Antonio$55,000$26/hr
Licensing in Texas
HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems.
Frequently asked
- How much do hvac technicians make in Texas?
- HVAC Technicians in Texas earn a median of $56,700 per year, about $27 per hour. That is roughly 1% below the national median. Most earn between $36,300 and $90,700.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in Texas?
- Among Texas's major metros, Houston tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $57,400 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in Texas?
- Yes. HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems. Licensing in Texas is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
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Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Texas by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.