§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
HVAC technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earned a median of $28.34 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), about the same as the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $22.61 to $35.53. About 7,680 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 195 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, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
25th pct$22.61per hour
Median$28.34per hour
75th pct$35.53per hour
10th pct$18.65
90th pct$39.96
Mean$29.03
Workers7,680
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $57/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 · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · mean RSE 1.6%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.