§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Killeen-Temple, TX
HVAC technicians in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro earned a median of $23.86 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 19% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $20.00 to $29.83. About 410 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 297 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, Killeen-Temple, TX
25th pct$20.00per hour
Median$23.86per hour
75th pct$29.83per hour
10th pct$16.07
90th pct$36.15
Mean$25.63
Workers410
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $48/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 · Killeen-Temple, TX · mean RSE 2.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.