HVAC Salary in Corpus Christi, TX
HVAC technicians in Corpus Christi, TX earn $56,020 per year on average, -13.5% vs the national mean, with about $29,416 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 640 HVAC pros.
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$56,020
Avg Salary
640
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,350
entry-level
25th Pct
$45,140
early career
Median
$51,760
typical wage
75th Pct
$63,510
experienced
90th Pct
$79,420
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$29,416
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$56,020
$4,738
$4,286
$0
$46,996
$17,580
$29,416
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
45
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
640
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
Corpus Christi 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
Del Mar College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Corpus Christi, TX · 9 mi · 80 grads/yr · Visit site
Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi · For-profit · Certificate · Corpus Christi, TX · 11 mi · 58 grads/yr · Visit site
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