HVAC Contractor Salary in Texas (2026)
What hvac contractors earn in Texas in 2026: median $57,760/yr, plus the pay range and how licensing affects it. Sourced from BLS OEWS May 2025, HVACR Mechanics & Installers (49-9021).
Texas employs about 34,730 hvac contractors.
Source
Figures are from BLS OEWS May 2025, HVACR Mechanics & Installers (49-9021). Verified 2026-06-01. Actual pay varies with experience, license tier, union status, and region within the state.
Higher license tier, higher pay
In most states the jump from journeyman to master/contractor is the biggest single pay bump. See exactly what Texas requires.
Level up
Passing the next-tier hvac contractor exam is the fastest route to the higher end of this range.
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