HVAC Jobs in Texas

Texas is the largest HVAC market in the United States by volume. Triple-digit summer heat drives residential AC replacement rates that stay elevated year-round across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. Contractors run split-system and package-unit installs continuously — demand for service technicians rarely dips below its peak even in the cooler months, because the sheer size of the statewide install base generates constant maintenance and emergency call volume. The commercial segment is equally strong, with data centers, industrial facilities, and large retail complexes concentrated in every major metro.

Texas HVAC contractors are licensed at the state level through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Technicians typically hold an Apprentice Technician, Journeyman, or Master license depending on experience. EPA 608 certification is a federal requirement for anyone handling refrigerants. NATE certification is highly valued by larger commercial contractors throughout the state. Wages in Texas HVAC track above the national median in metro markets and are competitive even in secondary cities like Lubbock, Corpus Christi, and El Paso.