HVAC Salary in Houston, TX
HVAC technicians in Houston, TX earn $60,390 per year on average, -6.8% vs the national mean, with about $30,047 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 7,680 HVAC pros.
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$60,390
Avg Salary
7,680
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,780
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,040
early career
Median
$58,940
typical wage
75th Pct
$73,900
experienced
90th Pct
$83,120
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$30,047
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$60,390
$5,263
$4,620
$0
$50,507
$20,460
$30,047
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
616
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
7,680
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
Houston 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
Lone Star College System · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · The Woodlands, TX · 28 mi · 238 grads/yr · Visit site
Tulsa Welding School-Houston · For-profit · Certificate · Houston, TX · 11 mi · 168 grads/yr · Visit site
San Jacinto Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Pasadena, TX · 17 mi · 144 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-Houston · For-profit · Certificate · Houston, TX · 16 mi · 85 grads/yr · Visit site
Fortis Institute · For-profit · Certificate · Houston, TX · 10 mi · 32 grads/yr · Visit site
Galveston College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Galveston, TX · 48 mi · 29 grads/yr · Visit site
Houston Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Houston, TX · 5 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
Fortis College · For-profit · Certificate · Houston, TX · 19 mi · 25 grads/yr · Visit site
Lee College · Public · Associate degree · Baytown, TX · 22 mi · 25 grads/yr · Visit site
Brazosport College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Lake Jackson, TX · 52 mi · 23 grads/yr · Visit site
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