HVAC Salary in College Station, TX
HVAC technicians in College Station, TX earn $52,660 per year on average, -18.7% vs the national mean, with about $29,080 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 270 HVAC pros.
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$52,660
Avg Salary
270
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,790
entry-level
25th Pct
$45,980
early career
Median
$48,530
typical wage
75th Pct
$60,380
experienced
90th Pct
$69,220
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$29,080
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$52,660
$4,335
$4,028
$0
$44,296
$15,216
$29,080
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
20
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
270
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
2A
Hot-Humid
College Station sits in a Hot-Humid climate zone, where extreme summer heat drives year-round cooling demand. HVAC technicians here see peak service volume from May through September, with AC repair, refrigerant work, and high-SEER system installations dominating the work mix.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are no accredited HVAC programs within commuting range of College Station. See our trade schools page for more information.
