§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
HVAC technicians in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro earned a median of $22.68 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 23% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $18.83 to $28.29. About 530 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 340 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, McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
25th pct$18.83per hour
Median$22.68per hour
75th pct$28.29per hour
10th pct$17.34
90th pct$35.10
Mean$24.22
Workers530
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $45/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 · McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX · mean RSE 1.4%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.