HVAC Jobs in Cape Coral, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Cape Coral, FL. The metro employs about 2,110 HVAC pros earning an average of $57,500 per year.
$57,500
Avg Salary
2,110
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,830
entry-level
25th Pct
$48,500
early career
Median
$58,170
typical wage
75th Pct
$64,070
experienced
90th Pct
$78,070
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$22,781
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$57,500
$4,916
$4,399
$0
$48,185
$25,404
$22,781
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
84
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
2,110
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
2A
Hot-Humid
Cape Coral sits in a Hot-Humid climate zone, where extreme summer heat drives year-round cooling demand. HVAC technicians here see peak service volume from May through September, with AC repair, refrigerant work, and high-SEER system installations dominating the work mix.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 5 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Cape Coral, ranked here by graduates per year:
Florida Academy · For-profit · Certificate · Fort Myers, FL · 10 mi · 50 grads/yr · Visit site
Fort Myers Technical College · Public · Certificate · Fort Myers, FL · 11 mi · 30 grads/yr · Visit site
Charlotte Technical College · Public · Certificate · Port Charlotte, FL · 32 mi · 17 grads/yr · Visit site
Lorenzo Walker Technical College · Public · Certificate · Naples, FL · 32 mi · 6 grads/yr · Visit site
Immokalee Technical College · Public · Certificate · Immokalee, FL · 36 mi · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
