HVAC Salary in San Antonio, TX
HVAC technicians in San Antonio, TX earn $59,150 per year on average, -8.7% vs the national mean, with about $31,055 left after taxes and a two-bedroom rent. The metro employs about 3,160 HVAC pros.
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$59,150
Avg Salary
3,160
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,960
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,550
early career
Median
$58,590
typical wage
75th Pct
$74,010
experienced
90th Pct
$82,400
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$31,055
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$59,150
$5,114
$4,525
$0
$49,511
$18,456
$31,055
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
236
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
3,160
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
San Antonio 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
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio · For-profit · Certificate · San Antonio, TX · 2 mi · 128 grads/yr · Visit site
Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio · For-profit · Certificate · San Antonio, TX · 9 mi · 93 grads/yr · Visit site
Lamson Institute · For-profit · Certificate · San Antonio, TX · 3 mi · 92 grads/yr · Visit site
St Philip's College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · San Antonio, TX · 9 mi · 71 grads/yr · Visit site
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