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Texas refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Texas runs from $7.25 an hour in Victoria County to $54.07 in Hays County. The median county is $14.98.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each Texas county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anderson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Angelina CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Aransas CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $8.75 | $1.58 | $10.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260112 Mod 1 |
Atascosa CountyHVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Medina County group | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX20260290 Mod 1 |
Atascosa CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Medina County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260050 Mod 1 |
Austin CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Austin County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260111 Mod 1 |
Bandera CountyHVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX20260284 Mod 1 |
Bastrop CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $24.46 | $6.98 | $31.44 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260285 Mod 1 |
Bastrop CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260009 Mod 1 |
Bell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $16.01 | $1.56 | $17.57 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260230 Mod 1 |
Bell CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $9.06 | $0.00 | $9.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260022 Mod 1 |
Bexar CountyHVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX20260231 Mod 1 |
Bexar CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260011 Mod 1 |
Blanco CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Blanco County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260193 Mod 1 |
Brazoria CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) · Brazoria County group | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260065 Mod 1 |
Brazos CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $9.00 | $0.00 | $9.00 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260057 Mod 1 |
Brown CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260122 Mod 1 |
Burleson CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Austin County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260111 Mod 1 |
Burnet CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260123 Mod 1 |
Caldwell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $24.46 | $6.98 | $31.44 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260286 Mod 1 |
Caldwell CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260009 Mod 1 |
Calhoun CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260049 Mod 1 |
Chambers CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) · Brazoria County group | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260065 Mod 1 |
Coke CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Blanco County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260193 Mod 1 |
Coleman CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Comanche County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260197 Mod 1 |
Collin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 | Nov 1, 2024 | TX20260239 Mod 1 |
Collin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING PIPE, EXCLUDING DUCT) | $9.93 | $1.13 | $11.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260014 Mod 1 |
Comal CountyHVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX20260240 Mod 1 |
Comal CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260011 Mod 1 |
Comanche CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Comanche County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260197 Mod 1 |
Concho CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Comanche County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260197 Mod 1 |
Coryell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Coryell County group | $16.01 | $1.56 | $17.57 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260279 Mod 1 |
Coryell CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Coryell County group | $9.06 | $0.00 | $9.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260022 Mod 1 |
Dallas CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 | Nov 1, 2024 | TX20260241 Mod 1 |
Dallas CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING PIPE, EXCLUDING DUCT) | $9.93 | $1.13 | $11.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260014 Mod 1 |
Delta CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 | Nov 1, 2024 | TX20260242 Mod 1 |
Denton CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 | Nov 1, 2024 | TX20260243 Mod 1 |
Denton CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING PIPE, EXCLUDING DUCT) | $9.93 | $1.13 | $11.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260014 Mod 1 |
Eastland CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.11 | $0.77 | $14.88 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260135 Mod 1 |
Ellis CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 | Nov 1, 2024 | TX20260246 Mod 1 |
Ellis CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING PIPE, EXCLUDING DUCT) | $9.93 | $1.13 | $11.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260014 Mod 1 |
Falls CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Grimes County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260101 Mod 1 |
Fisher CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260140 Mod 1 |
Fort Bend CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260066 Mod 1 |
Freestone CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Galveston CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.40 | $0.00 | $17.40 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260248 Mod 1 |
Galveston CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260068 Mod 1 |
Gillespie CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260144 Mod 1 |
Goliad CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $8.75 | $1.58 | $10.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260059 Mod 1 |
Grayson CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260013 Mod 1 |
Gregg CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Smith County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260041 Mod 1 |
Grimes CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Grimes County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260101 Mod 1 |
Guadalupe CountyHVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX20260251 Mod 1 |
Guadalupe CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260011 Mod 1 |
Hardin CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT ONLY) · Jefferson County group | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260012 Mod 1 |
Harris CountyHVAC MECHANIC (PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION ONLY) | $12.82 | $0.00 | $12.82 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260067 Mod 1 |
Hays CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $37.15 | $16.92 | $54.07 | Jun 5, 2023 | TX20260254 Mod 1 |
Hays CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260009 Mod 1 |
Houston CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Hunt CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 | Nov 1, 2024 | TX20260281 Mod 1 |
Hunt CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260013 Mod 1 |
Jasper CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Jefferson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT ONLY) · Jefferson County group | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260012 Mod 1 |
Johnson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $22.18 | $6.48 | $28.66 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260257 Mod 1 |
Johnson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING DUCT, EXCLUDING PIPE WORK) | $8.34 | $0.00 | $8.34 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260015 Mod 1 |
Kaufman CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Kaufman County group | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 | Nov 1, 2024 | TX20260281 Mod 1 |
Kaufman CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING PIPE, EXCLUDING DUCT) · Kaufman County group | $9.93 | $1.13 | $11.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260014 Mod 1 |
Kendall CountyHVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX20260258 Mod 1 |
Kendall CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260050 Mod 1 |
Kerr CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260161 Mod 1 |
Kimble CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260162 Mod 1 |
Lampasas CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) · Coryell County group | $16.01 | $1.56 | $17.57 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260279 Mod 1 |
Lampasas CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Coryell County group | $9.06 | $0.00 | $9.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260022 Mod 1 |
Lee CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Leon CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Liberty CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) · Brazoria County group | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260065 Mod 1 |
Limestone CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Grimes County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260101 Mod 1 |
Llano CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Llano County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260215 Mod 1 |
Madison CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Mason CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Llano County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260215 Mod 1 |
McCulloch CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Llano County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260215 Mod 1 |
McLennan CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $15.00 | $1.56 | $16.56 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260260 Mod 1 |
McLennan CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $9.06 | $0.00 | $9.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260022 Mod 1 |
Medina CountyHVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Medina County group | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX20260290 Mod 1 |
Medina CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Medina County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260050 Mod 1 |
Menard CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Nolan County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260217 Mod 1 |
Milam CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Mills CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Nolan County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260217 Mod 1 |
Mitchell CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Nolan County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260217 Mod 1 |
Montgomery CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) | $10.52 | $0.00 | $10.52 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260064 Mod 1 |
Newton CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Nolan CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Nolan County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260217 Mod 1 |
Nueces CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260010 Mod 1 |
Orange CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT ONLY) · Jefferson County group | $13.83 | $0.00 | $13.83 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260012 Mod 1 |
Parker CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $22.18 | $6.48 | $28.66 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260264 Mod 1 |
Parker CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING DUCT, EXCLUDING PIPE WORK) | $8.34 | $0.00 | $8.34 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260015 Mod 1 |
Polk CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Real CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260176 Mod 1 |
Robertson CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $9.06 | $0.00 | $9.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260022 Mod 1 |
Rockwall CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Kaufman County group | $39.76 | $14.04 | $53.80 | Nov 1, 2024 | TX20260281 Mod 1 |
Rockwall CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING PIPE, EXCLUDING DUCT) · Kaufman County group | $9.93 | $1.13 | $11.06 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260014 Mod 1 |
Runnels CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · Llano County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260215 Mod 1 |
Rusk CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Rusk County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260047 Mod 1 |
Sabine CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
San Augustine CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
San Jacinto CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Rusk County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260047 Mod 1 |
San Patricio CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260010 Mod 1 |
San Saba CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · San Saba County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260219 Mod 1 |
Schleicher CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · San Saba County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260219 Mod 1 |
Scurry CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260179 Mod 1 |
Shackelford CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260180 Mod 1 |
Shelby CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260098 Mod 1 |
Smith CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Smith County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260041 Mod 1 |
Stephens CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260181 Mod 1 |
Sterling CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) · San Saba County group | $14.21 | $0.77 | $14.98 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260219 Mod 1 |
Tarrant CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $22.39 | $7.10 | $29.49 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260270 Mod 1 |
Tarrant CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INCLUDING DUCT, EXCLUDING PIPE WORK) | $8.34 | $0.00 | $8.34 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260015 Mod 1 |
Travis CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $23.78 | $6.89 | $30.67 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260271 Mod 1 |
Travis CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260009 Mod 1 |
Trinity CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Tyler CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Upshur CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Smith County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260041 Mod 1 |
Victoria CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260060 Mod 1 |
Walker CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Waller CountyHVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) | $11.11 | $0.00 | $11.11 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260065 Mod 1 |
Washington CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) · Angelina County group | $13.33 | $0.00 | $13.33 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260109 Mod 1 |
Williamson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $24.46 | $6.98 | $31.44 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260275 Mod 1 |
Williamson CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260009 Mod 1 |
Wilson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $11.48 | $50.45 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX20260287 Mod 1 |
Wilson CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260060 Mod 1 |
Wise CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $22.18 | $6.48 | $28.66 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260276 Mod 1 |
Wise CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $8.00 | $0.00 | $8.00 | May 18, 2026 | TX20260048 Mod 1 |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in Texas?
$7.25 to $54.07 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $14.98. 16 groups of counties with identical rates and 54 with rates of their own, highest main rate first. The top 40 are drawn.
- Hays County1 county$54.07
- Kaufman County group2 counties$53.80
- Collin County1 county$53.80
- Dallas County1 county$53.80
- Delta County1 county$53.80
- Denton County1 county$53.80
- Ellis County1 county$53.80
- Hunt County1 county$53.80
- Medina County group2 counties$50.45
- Bandera County1 county$50.45
- Bexar County1 county$50.45
- Comal County1 county$50.45
- Guadalupe County1 county$50.45
- Kendall County1 county$50.45
- Wilson County1 county$50.45
- Bastrop County1 county$31.44
- Caldwell County1 county$31.44
- Williamson County1 county$31.44
- Travis County1 county$30.67
- Kleberg County1 county$29.86
- Bowie County1 county$29.63
- Tarrant County1 county$29.49
- Erath County1 county$29.22
- Webb County1 county$29.16
- Johnson County1 county$28.66
- Parker County1 county$28.66
- Wise County1 county$28.66
- Randall County group2 counties$28.64
- Hidalgo County1 county$28.64
- Coryell County group2 counties$17.57
- Bell County1 county$17.57
- Galveston County1 county$17.40
- McLennan County1 county$16.56
- Llano County group4 counties$14.98
- Nolan County group4 counties$14.98
- Comanche County group3 counties$14.98
- San Saba County group3 counties$14.98
- Blanco County group2 counties$14.98
- Brown County1 county$14.98
- Burnet County1 county$14.98
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $37.15 | $54.07 |
| Kaufman County group, 2 localities: Kaufman, Rockwall | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $53.80 |
| Collin County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $53.80 |
| Dallas County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $53.80 |
| Delta County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $53.80 |
| Denton County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $53.80 |
| Ellis County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $53.80 |
| Hunt County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $39.76 | $53.80 |
| Medina County group, 2 localities: Atascosa, Medina | HVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $50.45 |
| Bandera County | HVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $50.45 |
| Bexar County | HVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $50.45 |
| Comal County | HVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $50.45 |
| Guadalupe County | HVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $50.45 |
| Kendall County | HVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $50.45 |
| Wilson County | HVAC MECHANIC (ELECTRICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL INSTALLATION & UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $38.97 | $50.45 |
| Bastrop County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $24.46 | $31.44 |
| Caldwell County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $24.46 | $31.44 |
| Williamson County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $24.46 | $31.44 |
| Travis County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $23.78 | $30.67 |
| Kleberg County | HVAC - Journeyman | — | $29.86 |
| Bowie County | HVAC - Journeyman | — | $29.63 |
| Tarrant County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC UNIT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $22.39 | $29.49 |
| Erath County | HVAC - Journeyman | — | $29.22 |
| Webb County | HVAC - Journeyman | — | $29.16 |
| Johnson County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $22.18 | $28.66 |
| Parker County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $22.18 | $28.66 |
| Wise County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $22.18 | $28.66 |
| Randall County group, 2 localities: Potter, Randall | HVAC - Journeyman | — | $28.64 |
| Hidalgo County | HVAC - Journeyman | — | $28.64 |
| Coryell County group, 2 localities: Coryell, Lampasas | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $16.01 | $17.57 |
| Bell County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $16.01 | $17.57 |
| Galveston County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| McLennan County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY) | $15.00 | $16.56 |
| Llano County group, 4 localities: Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Runnels | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Nolan County group, 4 localities: Menard, Mills, Mitchell, Nolan | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Comanche County group, 3 localities: Coleman, Comanche, Concho | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| San Saba County group, 3 localities: San Saba, Schleicher, Sterling | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Blanco County group, 2 localities: Blanco, Coke | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Brown County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Burnet County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Fisher County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Gillespie County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Kerr County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Kimble County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Real County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Scurry County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Shackelford County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Stephens County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.21 | $14.98 |
| Eastland County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $14.11 | $14.88 |
| Jefferson County group, 3 localities: Hardin, Jefferson, Orange | HVAC MECHANIC (DUCT ONLY) | $13.83 | $13.83 |
| Angelina County group, 17 localities: Anderson, Angelina, Freestone, Houston, Jasper, Lee, Leon, Madison, Milam, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Washington | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $13.33 | $13.33 |
| Grimes County group, 3 localities: Falls, Grimes, Limestone | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $13.33 | $13.33 |
| Shelby County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT ONLY, EXCLUDES INSTALLATION OF HVAC PIPE AND DUCT) | $13.33 | $13.33 |
| Harris County | HVAC MECHANIC (PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION ONLY) | $12.82 | $12.82 |
| Brazoria County group, 3 localities: Brazoria, Chambers, Liberty | HVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) | $11.11 | $11.11 |
| Fort Bend County | HVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) | $11.11 | $11.11 |
| Waller County | HVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) | $11.11 | $11.11 |
| Montgomery County | HVAC MECHANIC (DUCT, PIPE & INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM) | $10.52 | $10.52 |
| Aransas County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $8.75 | $10.33 |
| Goliad County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $8.75 | $10.33 |
| Robertson County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $9.06 | $9.06 |
| Brazos County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Smith County group, 3 localities: Gregg, Smith, Upshur | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Austin County group, 2 localities: Austin, Burleson | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Rusk County group, 2 localities: Rusk, San Jacinto | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Calhoun County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Grayson County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Nueces County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| San Patricio County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Victoria County | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
16 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 54 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Texas refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Harris County?
$12.82 an hour: a $12.82 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination TX20260067, modification 1. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Harris County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Harris County the $12.82 total is a $12.82 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in Texas?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
DOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across Texas, the 111 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 70 distinct sets of rates, and 16 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 17 counties (the Angelina County group).