What is the average HVAC salary in Miami, Florida?

The median HVAC technician salary in Miami, Florida is $58,751 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $43,476 and $78,139 annually.

How does Miami HVAC pay compare to the Florida average?

Miami HVAC technicians earn $58,751/year, which is $4,851 above the Florida state median of $53,900 (+9%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Miami?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Miami are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$67,251), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Miami, Florida · HVAC Technician Salary

$58,751/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Miami, Florida, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $43,476 at the 25th percentile to $78,139 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$43,476

Median

$58,751

75th Percentile

$78,139

vs. State Median

+9%

Salary by Experience Level in Miami

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$41,126	$20/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$51,701	$25/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$58,751	$28/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$67,564	$32/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$75,201	$36/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Miami

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$62,251/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$67,251/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$62,951/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$60,751/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Miami

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$58,751	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$66,976	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$69,326	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$77,551	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$55,226	-6%

How Miami Compares

vs. Florida Median

State median: $53,900/yr

+9% (+$4,851)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+8% (+$4,523)

Fort Lauderdale

Est. median: $57,673/yr

-$1,078

Orlando

Est. median: $56,056/yr

-$2,695

Tampa

Est. median: $55,517/yr

-$3,234

Jacksonville

Est. median: $53,361/yr

-$5,390

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Other cities in Florida:

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