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How much does a furnace make in Houston?

$43,700a year

Median yearly pay for furnaces in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.01 an hour or $3,642 a month.

Hourly
$21.01
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
59 of 69
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,400Median: $43,700Highest 10%: $71,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,400$16.06
25th$37,600$18.08
Median$43,700$21.01
75th$46,590$22.40
90th$71,280$34.27

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for furnaces.

Austin, TX$45,820
Dallas, TX$45,170
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Related jobs in Houston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$106,000
Power Plant Operator$104,600
Gas Plant Operator$85,530
Petroleum Pump System Operator$84,100
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$79,430
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,330
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,820
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$68,100
Tool Grinder$62,300
Machinist$61,280
Salaries for every job in Houston, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a furnace make an hour in Houston?

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.01 ($43,700 a year).

Do furnaces make more in Houston than the national average?

No: $43,700 against $48,040 nationally, 9% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $45,040, so Houston pays 3% less.

Where does Houston rank for furnace pay?

59 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a furnace make starting out in Houston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,280 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.