HVAC Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Jacksonville, FL. The metro employs about 3,340 HVAC pros earning an average of $58,820 per year.
$58,820
Avg Salary
3,340
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,920
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,260
early career
Median
$58,590
typical wage
75th Pct
$69,110
experienced
90th Pct
$79,910
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,454
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$58,820
$5,074
$4,500
$0
$49,246
$21,792
$27,454
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
118
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
3,340
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
Jacksonville 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 6 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Jacksonville, ranked here by graduates per year:
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville · For-profit · Certificate · Jacksonville, FL · 13 mi · 87 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-Jacksonville · For-profit · Certificate · Jacksonville, FL · 3 mi · 45 grads/yr · Visit site
First Coast Technical College · Public · Certificate · Saint Augustine, FL · 33 mi · 43 grads/yr · Visit site
Jones Technical Institute · Private nonprofit · Associate degree · Jacksonville, FL · 12 mi · 34 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida State College at Jacksonville · Public · Certificate · Jacksonville, FL · 9 mi · 12 grads/yr · Visit site
North Florida Technical College · Public · Certificate · Starke, FL · 29 mi · 6 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
