HVAC Jobs in Amarillo, TX
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Amarillo, TX. The metro employs about 350 HVAC pros earning an average of $55,060 per year.
$55,060
Avg Salary
350
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,420
entry-level
25th Pct
$44,760
early career
Median
$49,840
typical wage
75th Pct
$61,030
experienced
90th Pct
$77,020
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$32,029
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$55,060
$4,623
$4,212
$0
$46,225
$14,196
$32,029
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
32
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
350
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
4B
Mixed-Dry
Amarillo sees both meaningful heating and cooling demand across its Mixed-Dry climate. HVAC technicians here work the full system mix — gas furnaces and boilers in winter, AC and heat pumps in summer — with relatively balanced seasonal volume.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are no accredited HVAC programs within commuting range of Amarillo. For programs across the state, see our Texas HVAC schools guide.
