HVAC Jobs in Midland, TX
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Midland, TX. The metro employs about 260 HVAC pros earning an average of $60,270 per year.
$60,270
Avg Salary
260
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,640
entry-level
25th Pct
$48,950
early career
Median
$57,800
typical wage
75th Pct
$70,510
experienced
90th Pct
$81,630
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,191
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$60,270
$5,248
$4,611
$0
$50,411
$23,220
$27,191
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
25
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
260
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
3B
Warm-Dry
Midland sits in a Warm-Dry 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 Midland, ranked here by graduates per year:
Midland College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Midland, TX · 8 mi · 28 grads/yr · Visit site
Howard College · Public · Certificate · Big Spring, TX · 34 mi · 21 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Texas HVAC schools guide.
