Fort Worth, Texas · HVAC Technician Salary
Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Fort Worth, Texas, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $44,974 at the 25th percentile to $80,832 at the 75th.
25th Percentile
$44,974
Median
$60,776
75th Percentile
$80,832
vs. State Median
+7%
| Level | Est. Annual |
|---|---|
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs | $42,543 |
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs | $53,483 |
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs | $60,776 |
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs | $69,892 |
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs | $77,793 |
Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Fort Worth median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.
Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K
With cert: ~$64,276/yr
Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium
With cert: ~$69,276/yr
Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it
With cert: ~$64,976/yr
Opens commercial and government service contracts
With cert: ~$62,776/yr
Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Fort Worth wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.
| Specialization | Est. Median |
|---|---|
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area | $60,776 |
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity | $69,285 |
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium | $71,716 |
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin | $80,224 |
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles | $57,129 |
vs. Texas Median
State median: $56,800/yr
vs. National Median
National: $54,228/yr
Est. median: $64,752/yr
Est. median: $63,048/yr
Est. median: $61,344/yr
Est. median: $55,664/yr
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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026