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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,760
Median Annual Salary
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+6.9% vs 2024
$59,130
Mean Salary
$57,760
Median Salary
$27.77
Hourly Rate
34,730 people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas earn a median salary of $57,760 per year ($4,813/month).
This is 8.3% below the national average of $63,005.
Texas ranks #38 out of 51 states for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay.
Approximately 34,730 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 6.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.5
Troubleshooting
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Installation
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.67
Building and Construction
4.18
Customer and Personal Service
4.03
Engineering and Technology
3.49
Computers and Electronics
3.29
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(68.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas range from $38,100 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,860 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,800 and $69,860.
Median $57,760
P10: $38,100P25: $46,800P75: $69,860P90: $81,860
10th
$38,100
25th
$46,800
Median
$57,760
75th
$69,860
90th
$81,860
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,100
$18.32
$3,175
25th Percentile
$46,800
$22.50
$3,900
Median (50th)
$57,760
$27.77
$4,813
75th Percentile
$69,860
$33.59
$5,821
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,860
$39.36
$6,821
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,130 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Texas ranks #38 of 51 states
$63,005
National avg. for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas is $57,760 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,130.
What is the salary range for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas?
Salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas range from $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $81,860 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,800 and $69,860.
What is the starting salary for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas?
Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers positions in Texas typically start around $38,100 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,800 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 34,730 people are employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Texas is approximately $27.77 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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