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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $47,950 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $34,490
90th percentile $76,110
Employed locally 400
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,490
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $65,030
    90th
    $76,110

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $56,490
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,030
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Lubbock, TX is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.63 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX is 19.8% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $34,490 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.