HVAC Jobs in Gainesville, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Gainesville, FL. The metro employs about 480 HVAC pros earning an average of $54,860 per year.
$54,860
Avg Salary
480
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$36,070
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,460
early career
Median
$55,670
typical wage
75th Pct
$60,890
experienced
90th Pct
$75,240
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$26,444
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$54,860
$4,599
$4,197
$0
$46,064
$19,620
$26,444
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
18
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
480
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
Gainesville 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 is 1 accredited HVAC program within about 40 miles of Gainesville:
Santa Fe College · Public · Certificate · Gainesville, FL · 21 mi · 13 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
