What is the average HVAC technician salary in Florida?

The median HVAC technician salary in Florida is $53,900 per year based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians earn between $39,886 and $71,687 annually.

How does EPA 608 certification affect HVAC salary in Florida?

EPA 608 Universal certification adds approximately $3,500 per year to an HVAC technician's salary in Florida, bringing total annual earnings to around $57,400. NATE certification carries the largest premium — about $8,500/year — because fewer than 10% of techs hold it, pushing certified earnings to roughly $62,400.

What is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Florida?

Controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) is the highest-paying HVAC specialization in Florida, with an estimated median of $71,148 per year — approximately 32% above the residential service baseline. Commercial HVAC and refrigeration roles also pay above average at +14% and +18% respectively.

How does Florida HVAC salary compare to the national average?

Florida HVAC technicians earn $53,900/year, which is $328 below the national median of $54,228 (-1%). Florida ranks #26 out of 51 states and territories.

Florida · HVAC Technician Salary

$53,900/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Florida, based on BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $39,886 at the 25th percentile to $71,687 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$39,886

Median

$53,900

75th Percentile

$71,687

National Rank

#26 of 51

Salary by Experience Level in Florida

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$37,730	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$47,432	$23/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this state	5–10 yrs	$53,900	$26/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$61,985	$30/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$68,992	$33/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Florida median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in Florida

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$57,400/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$62,400/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$58,100/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$55,900/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Florida wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in Florida

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the state	$53,900	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$61,446	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$63,602	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$71,148	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$50,666	-6%

Top Paying Cities in Florida

City / Metro	Est. Median	vs. State Median
Miami	$58,751	+$4,851
Fort Lauderdale	$57,673	+$3,773
Orlando	$56,056	+$2,156
Tampa	$55,517	+$1,617
Jacksonville	$53,361	-$539

City estimates use metro-area wage adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS metro-level data.

How Florida Compares

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr · Florida ranks #26 of 51 states

-1% (-$328)

Wyoming

Median: $53,900/yr

+$0

Virginia

Median: $53,700/yr

-$200

Utah

Median: $53,400/yr

-$500

Ohio

Median: $54,600/yr

+$700

Highest-paying states vs Florida

Illinois$72,100+$18,200

Washington$70,200+$16,300

Washington D.C.$68,700+$14,800

Massachusetts$68,400+$14,500

New York$66,900+$13,000

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Compare with other states:

Wyoming — $53,900 Virginia — $53,700 Utah — $53,400 Ohio — $54,600

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Last updated 2026