HVAC Jobs in Crestview, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Crestview, FL. The metro employs about 570 HVAC pros earning an average of $52,650 per year.
$52,650
Avg Salary
570
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,600
entry-level
25th Pct
$40,350
early career
Median
$48,810
typical wage
75th Pct
$61,810
experienced
90th Pct
$75,070
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$21,152
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$52,650
$4,334
$4,028
$0
$44,288
$23,136
$21,152
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
24
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
570
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
Crestview 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 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Crestview, ranked here by graduates per year:
Okaloosa Technical College · Public · Certificate · Fort Walton Beach, FL · 18 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
Emerald Coast Technical College · Public · Certificate · DeFuniak Springs, FL · 17 mi · 3 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
