Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $52,380 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $78,110
Employed locally 310
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $45,420
    50th (median)
    $52,380
    75th
    $64,200
    90th
    $78,110

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 88% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Alaska $83,660
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Longview-Kelso, WA $80,890

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,910
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $56,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,770
    San Angelo, TX $51,080

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$39,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,220
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,090
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56,580
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$38,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in College Station, TX is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.28 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salaries?

    The median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary in College Station, TX is 12.4% below the national median of $59,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in College Station?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,420.