HVAC Jobs in Longview, TX
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Longview, TX. The metro employs about 350 HVAC pros earning an average of $56,470 per year.
$56,470
Avg Salary
350
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$36,990
entry-level
25th Pct
$45,620
early career
Median
$55,050
typical wage
75th Pct
$65,370
experienced
90th Pct
$75,370
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$31,770
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$56,470
$4,792
$4,320
$0
$47,358
$15,588
$31,770
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
2A
Hot-Humid
Longview 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 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Longview, ranked here by graduates per year:
Tyler Junior College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Tyler, TX · 36 mi · 55 grads/yr · Visit site
Kilgore College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Kilgore, TX · 12 mi · 19 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Texas HVAC schools guide.
