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HVAC technicians in Texas earn a median of $57,760 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists HVAC training options near Belton, with metro distances, EPA 608 prep, and the steps to licensure. Most enter through a 6-to-12-month certificate or a registered apprenticeship.
Sources: BLS OEWS, May 2025; BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034; BLS / IPEDS, 2024.
This page lists 5 schools within 52 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 5 of them carry a score.
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $40,050 |
| 25th | $48,360 |
| 50th (median) | $61,010 |
| 75th | $77,060 |
| 90th | $95,210 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 425,200 |
| 2034 projected | 459,700 |
| Percent change | +8.1% |
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Texas median annual wage | $57,760 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Texas pay range (10th-90th pct) | $38,100 to $81,860 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Texas employment | 34,730 workers | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| National job outlook (2024-2034) | +8.1% growth, about 40,100 openings/yr | BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034 |
Wages reflect the 49-9021 occupation (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Earnings vary by employer, specialization, and experience.
Registered HVAC apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction and typically run 3 to 5 years. Sponsors include local contractors, union locals, and community colleges. Hour totals and ratios differ by program, so confirm the exact requirements with the state apprenticeship agency or licensing board before you commit.
HVAC certificate programs near Belton typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Many technicians instead enter through a registered apprenticeship, which combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and usually takes 3 to 5 years. Actual time depends on schedule and prerequisite coursework.
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), HVAC technicians in Texas earned a median annual wage of about $57,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The 10th-to-90th-percentile range was about $38,100 to $81,860. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer.
BLS projects employment of HVAC mechanics and installers to grow +8.1% (2024-2034) with about 40,100 openings projected per year (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034). Replacement of aging climate-control systems and tighter efficiency standards continue to drive demand.
Yes. Federal law (Clean Air Act, Section 608) requires technicians who maintain, service, or dispose of equipment that uses regulated refrigerants to hold EPA 608 certification. Most HVAC programs include EPA 608 exam prep.
Complete an approved HVAC program or registered apprenticeship, earn EPA 608 certification, then meet Texas's state or local mechanical/HVAC licensing requirements and pass any required exam. Confirm current rules with your state or local licensing board, as requirements vary by jurisdiction.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |
