Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,910 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $84,390
Employed locally 7,000
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $46,980
    50th (median)
    $57,910
    75th
    $74,170
    90th
    $84,390

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 72% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 28% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $56,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $53,770
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,380
    San Angelo, TX $51,080

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Houston, TX is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.96 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 3.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,980.