San Antonio's refrigeration work is anchored by H-E-B's large grocery distribution campus on the south side, with food processing and cold storage serving the metro and the wider South Texas corridor down toward Laredo. Texas's statewide average runs about $62,000, mid-pack nationally, and while EPA 608 is federally required to handle refrigerants everywhere, Texas licenses air-conditioning and refrigeration contractors at the state level, so check the state license requirements before you apply. With 608 and hands-on hours, the openings below fit.
Where the work is
Top Employers Hiring in San Antonio
H-E-BGrocery
Large south-side grocery distribution campus with rack systems and warehouse refrigeration.
Lineage LogisticsCold Storage
Third-party cold storage running industrial systems across South Texas distribution.
SyscoDistribution
Foodservice distribution warehouse with racks and walk-ins running across the shift.
US FoodsDistribution
Another major food distributor operating refrigerated warehouse space in the metro.
Nearby hiring hubs
Openings also turn up in New Braunfels, Seguin, Laredo, Converse, and Live Oak, so widen your search past San Antonio proper.
San Antonio Refrigeration FAQ
How much do refrigeration techs make in San Antonio?
Texas averages about $62,000 a year across refrigeration techs, mechanics, and engineers, roughly mid-pack nationally; grocery distribution and cold storage roles vary within that range. Compare states in the 2026 salary ranking by state.
Do I need a license to do refrigeration work in Texas?
Texas licenses air-conditioning and refrigeration contractors at the state level, so you'll typically work under a licensed contractor, and EPA 608 is federally required to handle refrigerants.
What kind of refrigeration work dominates San Antonio?
Grocery distribution and cold storage, led by H-E-B's campus, so expect rack systems and warehouse refrigeration more than heavy industrial ammonia plants.
