Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $50,610 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $78,390
Employed locally 590
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $43,740
    50th (median)
    $50,610
    75th
    $60,590
    90th
    $78,390

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 77% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 23% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,380

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,320
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,980
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,600
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $76,270
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Corpus Christi, TX is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, TX is 15.4% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,740.