HVAC Technician salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$51,460/year
about $24.74 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $46,370 – $63,150
Half of hvac technicians in the Orlando metro area earn more than $51,460 a year and half earn less. That's 16% lower than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #29 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $38,020 | $18.28 |
| 25th | $46,370 | $22.29 |
| Median (50th) | $51,460 | $24.74 |
| 75th | $63,150 | $30.36 |
| 90th (top earners) | $77,840 | $37.42 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a hvac technician job in the Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $46,370 ($22.29/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $46,370 to $63,150 ($22.29 to $30.36/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $63,150 ($30.36/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- EPA 608 certification is required to work with refrigerants, and more certifications usually mean more pay.
- Summer and winter peaks bring overtime. Ask how much is typical and how it's paid.
- Ask whether you get a company van, tools and paid on-call time.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Orlando metro. Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.