What is the average HVAC salary in Dallas, Texas?

The median HVAC technician salary in Dallas, Texas is $63,048 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $46,656 and $83,854 annually.

How does Dallas HVAC pay compare to the Texas average?

Dallas HVAC technicians earn $63,048/year, which is $6,248 above the Texas state median of $56,800 (+11%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Dallas?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Dallas are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$71,548), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Dallas, Texas · HVAC Technician Salary

$63,048/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Dallas, Texas, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $46,656 at the 25th percentile to $83,854 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$46,656

Median

$63,048

75th Percentile

$83,854

vs. State Median

+11%

Salary by Experience Level in Dallas

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$44,134	$21/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$55,482	$27/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$63,048	$30/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$72,505	$35/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$80,701	$39/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Dallas

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$66,548/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$71,548/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$67,248/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$65,048/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Dallas

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$63,048	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$71,875	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$74,397	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$83,223	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$59,265	-6%

How Dallas Compares

vs. Texas Median

State median: $56,800/yr

+11% (+$6,248)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+16% (+$8,820)

Austin

Est. median: $64,752/yr

+$1,704

Houston

Est. median: $61,344/yr

-$1,704

Fort Worth

Est. median: $60,776/yr

-$2,272

San Antonio

Est. median: $55,664/yr

-$7,384

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Other cities in Texas:

Austin — $64,752 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