What is the average HVAC salary in Tampa, Florida?

The median HVAC technician salary in Tampa, Florida is $55,517 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $41,083 and $73,838 annually.

How does Tampa HVAC pay compare to the Florida average?

Tampa HVAC technicians earn $55,517/year, which is $1,617 above the Florida state median of $53,900 (+3%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Tampa?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Tampa are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$64,017), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Tampa, Florida · HVAC Technician Salary

$55,517/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Tampa, Florida, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $41,083 at the 25th percentile to $73,838 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$41,083

Median

$55,517

75th Percentile

$73,838

vs. State Median

+3%

Salary by Experience Level in Tampa

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$38,862	$19/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$48,855	$23/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$55,517	$27/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$63,845	$31/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$71,062	$34/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Tampa

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$59,017/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$64,017/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$59,717/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$57,517/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Tampa

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$55,517	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$63,289	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$65,510	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$73,282	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$52,186	-6%

How Tampa Compares

vs. Florida Median

State median: $53,900/yr

+3% (+$1,617)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+2% (+$1,289)

Miami

Est. median: $58,751/yr

+$3,234

Fort Lauderdale

Est. median: $57,673/yr

+$2,156

Orlando

Est. median: $56,056/yr

+$539

Jacksonville

Est. median: $53,361/yr

-$2,156

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Other cities in Florida:

Miami — $58,751 Fort Lauderdale — $57,673 Orlando — $56,056 Jacksonville — $53,361 ← Florida overview

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