Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $57,760 | $62,937 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.77 | $30.26 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,485.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HVAC Technician in Texas is $57,760, or about $27.77 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HVAC Technicians is $62,937. Texas is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level hvac technicians in Texas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 34,730 hvac technician jobs on record and a median salary of $57,760, Texas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.