HVAC Jobs in Lakeland, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Lakeland, FL. The metro employs about 1,120 HVAC pros earning an average of $56,550 per year.
$56,550
Avg Salary
1,120
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,380
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,010
early career
Median
$56,680
typical wage
75th Pct
$62,480
experienced
90th Pct
$76,270
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,886
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$56,550
$4,802
$4,326
$0
$47,422
$19,536
$27,886
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
55
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
1,120
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
Lakeland 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 7 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Lakeland, ranked here by graduates per year:
Southern Technical College · For-profit · Certificate · Orlando, FL · 39 mi · 310 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-Tampa · For-profit · Certificate · Tampa, FL · 39 mi · 92 grads/yr · Visit site
Osceola Technical College · Public · Certificate · Kissimmee, FL · 32 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
Traviss Technical College · Public · Certificate · Lakeland, FL · 12 mi · 27 grads/yr · Visit site
Ridge Technical College · Public · Certificate · Winter Haven, FL · 9 mi · 11 grads/yr · Visit site
Orange Technical College-South Campus · Public · Certificate · Orlando, FL · 40 mi · 9 grads/yr · Visit site
South Florida State College · Public · Certificate · Avon Park, FL · 29 mi · 7 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
