Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $53,770 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.85
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $81,980
Employed locally 2,890
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $53,770
    75th
    $71,510
    90th
    $81,980

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,910
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,670
    Midland, TX $56,880
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,380
    San Angelo, TX $51,080

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,400
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,840
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in San Antonio, TX is $25.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.62 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX is 10.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.