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 $56,670 per year ($27.24 per hour), up 29.1% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,370 at the 10th percentile to $78,210 at the 90th.
Florida employs approximately 39,160 HVAC technicians statewide, up 17.9% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $59,540 | $28.62/hr | 910 | up 22.7% |
| North Port | $59,070 | $28.40/hr | 1,870 | up 35.5% |
| Jacksonville | $58,590 | $28.17/hr | 3,340 | up 25.9% |
| Cape Coral | $58,170 | $27.97/hr | 2,110 | up 19.5% |
| Miami | $58,040 | $27.90/hr | 9,140 | up 31.8% |
| Pensacola | $58,030 | $27.90/hr | 950 | up 45.4% |
| Palm Bay | $57,240 | $27.52/hr | 1,130 | up 30.3% |
| Port St. Lucie | $57,210 | $27.50/hr | 830 | up 81.4% |
| Lakeland | $56,680 | $27.25/hr | 1,120 | up 39.3% |
| Tallahassee | $53,690 | $25.81/hr | 620 | up 29.2% |
| Orlando | $51,460 | $24.74/hr | 5,140 | up 14.6% |
| Tampa | $50,540 | $24.30/hr | 6,090 | up 11.9% |
| Deltona | $49,290 | $23.70/hr | 820 | up 23.8% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
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.