As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Refrigeration Engineer in Houston, TX is $58,888, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,132 weekly, or $4,907 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Refrigeration Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Refrigeration Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $46,106 to $66,768. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,197) and 75th percentile ($63,013), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,768 per year. This $10,816 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Project Commissioning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Refrigeration Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Refrigeration Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Refrigeration Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $46,106 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $52,197 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $58,888 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $63,013 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Refrigeration Engineer Salary $66,768 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
25% $52,197 10% $46,106 90% $66,768 75% $63,013 $58,888 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Refrigeration Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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