HVAC Technician salary in Tampa, FL
Median pay, Tampa metro
$50,540/year
about $24.30 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $46,740 – $61,820
Half of hvac technicians in the Tampa metro area earn more than $50,540 a year and half earn less. That's 17% lower than the national median of $61,010, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,620 | $19.05 |
| 25th | $46,740 | $22.47 |
| Median (50th) | $50,540 | $24.30 |
| 75th | $61,820 | $29.72 |
| 90th (top earners) | $75,300 | $36.20 |
*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 Tampa metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $46,740 ($22.47/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $46,740 to $61,820 ($22.47 to $29.72/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $61,820 ($29.72/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, Tampa 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.