What is the average HVAC salary in Austin, Texas?

The median HVAC technician salary in Austin, Texas is $64,752 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $47,916 and $86,120 annually.

How does Austin HVAC pay compare to the Texas average?

Austin HVAC technicians earn $64,752/year, which is $7,952 above the Texas state median of $56,800 (+14%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Austin?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Austin are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$73,252), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Austin, Texas · HVAC Technician Salary

$64,752/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Austin, Texas, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $47,916 at the 25th percentile to $86,120 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$47,916

Median

$64,752

75th Percentile

$86,120

vs. State Median

+14%

Salary by Experience Level in Austin

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$45,326	$22/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$56,982	$27/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$64,752	$31/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$74,465	$36/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$82,883	$40/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Austin median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in Austin

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$68,252/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$73,252/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$68,952/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$66,752/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Austin wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in Austin

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$64,752	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$73,817	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$76,407	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$85,473	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$60,867	-6%

How Austin Compares

vs. Texas Median

State median: $56,800/yr

+14% (+$7,952)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+19% (+$10,524)

Dallas

Est. median: $63,048/yr

-$1,704

Houston

Est. median: $61,344/yr

-$3,408

Fort Worth

Est. median: $60,776/yr

-$3,976

San Antonio

Est. median: $55,664/yr

-$9,088

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Other cities in Texas:

Dallas — $63,048 Houston — $61,344 Fort Worth — $60,776 San Antonio — $55,664 ← Texas overview

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026