§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
HVAC technicians in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro earned a median of $23.03 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 21% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $19.31 to $28.47. About 260 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 332 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
25th pct$19.31per hour
Median$23.03per hour
75th pct$28.47per hour
10th pct$17.22
90th pct$34.32
Mean$24.35
Workers260
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $46/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Brownsville-Harlingen, TX · mean RSE 2.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.