HVAC Mechanics & Installers Salary in Texas
Median Annual Salary
$54,050
$25.99/hr
Salary Range
$37,300 – $82,870
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
32,070
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+5.7%
Faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$56,010
real purchasing power
9.6% below the national median ($59,810)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$37,300 (entry)$54,050 (median)$82,870 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+19.9%
$10,450 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $58,860 | 3,070 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $57,910 | 7,000 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $57,670 | 9,980 |
| Midland | $56,880 | 240 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $53,770 | 2,890 |
| College Station-Bryan | $52,380 | 310 |
| San Angelo | $51,080 | 120 |
| Sherman-Denison | $51,000 | 150 |
| Corpus Christi | $50,610 | 590 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $50,360 | 360 |
| Tyler | $50,120 | 270 |
| Amarillo | $49,130 | 280 |
| Odessa | $49,040 | 130 |
| Waco | $49,000 | 440 |
| Longview | $48,360 | 300 |
| Wichita Falls | $48,050 | 140 |
| Lubbock | $47,950 | 400 |
| Abilene | $47,540 | 230 |
| Killeen-Temple | $46,840 | 420 |
| Victoria | $46,700 | 60 |
| Texarkana | $46,390 | 150 |
| El Paso | $46,210 | 680 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $45,850 | 430 |
| Laredo | $45,470 | 160 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $42,690 | 210 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.