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HVAC Technician salary in Florida
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Florida earned $22.51 to $30.59 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $37.60 or more.1 The median is 7% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.45
- 25th
- $22.51
- Median
- $27.24
- 75th
- $30.59
- 90th
- $37.60
- 10th
- $38,370
- 25th
- $46,830
- Median
- $56,670
- 75th
- $63,620
- 90th
- $78,210
Which Florida cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Naples-Marco Island has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $28.62 an hour; Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater has the lowest, $24.30.1
- Naples–Marco Island$28.62
- North Port–Bradenton$28.40
- Jacksonville$28.17
- Cape Coral–Fort Myers$27.97
- Miami–Fort Lauderdale$27.90
- Pensacola–Ferry Pass$27.90
- Palm Bay–Melbourne$27.52
- Lakeland–Winter Haven$27.25
The 10 largest of 22 metro areas with HVAC technician data, by employment.
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Florida?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $78,210 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Florida?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Florida earned $18.45 an hour or less ($38,370 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.51 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Florida?
Projections Central expects Florida to go from 40,700 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 48,180 in 2034, a change of 18.4%, with about 4,430 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 40,700 | 48,180 | 18.4% | 4,430 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Florida?
HVAC technicians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Florida. General contractors have the highest median, $36.44 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.44 | $75,790 | 69,830 |
| Electricians | $27.52 | $57,250 | 49,700 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.24 | $56,670 | 39,160 |
| Plumbers | $25.44 | $52,910 | 29,260 |
| Roofers | $22.88 | $47,590 | 23,550 |
Where to train in Florida
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Florida, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)