HVAC Salary in Florida
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Florida HVAC Wages at a Glance
Florida HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $50,580 per year ($24.32 per hour), up 17.5% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,800 at the 10th percentile to $74,670 at the 90th.
Florida employs approximately 38,290 HVAC technicians statewide, up 20.8% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $58,810 | $28.28/hr | 950 | up 23.5% |
| Miami | $53,510 | $25.73/hr | 9,200 | up 24.1% |
| North Port | $51,330 | $24.68/hr | 1,860 | up 17.9% |
| Orlando | $50,070 | $24.07/hr | 5,300 | up 13.6% |
| Tampa | $50,010 | $24.04/hr | 5,640 | up 12.4% |
| Cape Coral | $49,890 | $23.99/hr | 1,750 | up 4.4% |
| Palm Bay | $49,880 | $23.98/hr | 1,030 | up 22.4% |
| Jacksonville | $49,860 | $23.97/hr | 3,150 | up 15.0% |
| Port St. Lucie | $49,780 | $23.93/hr | 760 | up 38.7% |
| Lakeland | $49,750 | $23.92/hr | 960 | up 17.5% |
| Pensacola | $49,610 | $23.85/hr | 1,040 | up 34.5% |
| Deltona | $47,860 | $23.01/hr | 900 | up 13.2% |
| Tallahassee | $47,510 | $22.84/hr | 630 | up 14.8% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Florida HVAC Apprenticeships
Most HVAC technicians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.