Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $48,050 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $75,020
Employed locally 140
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $38,270
    50th (median)
    $48,050
    75th
    $59,910
    90th
    $75,020

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 76% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 24% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$37,020
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,630
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$83,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$63,270
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,580
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Wichita Falls, TX is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, TX is 19.7% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,270.