How does Jacksonville HVAC pay compare to the Florida average?

Jacksonville HVAC technicians earn $53,361/year, which is $539 below the Florida state median of $53,900 (-1%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Jacksonville?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Jacksonville are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$61,861), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Jacksonville, Florida · HVAC Technician Salary

$53,361/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Jacksonville, Florida?

The median HVAC technician salary in Jacksonville, Florida is $53,361 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $39,487 and $70,970 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Jacksonville, Florida, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $39,487 at the 25th percentile to $70,970 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$39,487

Median

$53,361

75th Percentile

$70,970

vs. State Median

-1%

Salary by Experience Level in Jacksonville

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$37,353	$18/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$46,958	$23/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$53,361	$26/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$61,365	$30/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$68,302	$33/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Jacksonville

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$56,861/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$61,861/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$57,561/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$55,361/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Jacksonville

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$53,361	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$60,832	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$62,966	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$70,437	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$50,159	-6%

How Jacksonville Compares

vs. Florida Median

State median: $53,900/yr

-1% (-$539)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

-2% (-$867)

Miami

Est. median: $58,751/yr

+$5,390

Fort Lauderdale

Est. median: $57,673/yr

+$4,312

Orlando

Est. median: $56,056/yr

+$2,695

Tampa

Est. median: $55,517/yr

+$2,156

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Other cities in Florida:

Miami — $58,751 Fort Lauderdale — $57,673 Orlando — $56,056 Tampa — $55,517 ← Florida overview

Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026