HVAC Jobs in Miami, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Miami, FL. The metro employs about 9,140 HVAC pros earning an average of $60,000 per year.
$60,000
Avg Salary
9,140
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$39,520
entry-level
25th Pct
$48,440
early career
Median
$58,040
typical wage
75th Pct
$72,580
experienced
90th Pct
$80,220
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$18,682
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$60,000
$5,216
$4,590
$0
$50,194
$31,512
$18,682
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
494
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
9,140
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
1A
Very Hot-Humid
Miami sits in a Very 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 24 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Miami, ranked here by graduates per year:
South Florida Institute of Technology · For-profit · Certificate · Miami, FL · 27 mi · 252 grads/yr · Visit site
CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah · For-profit · Associate degree · Hialeah, FL · 20 mi · 112 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-West Palm Beach · For-profit · Certificate · West Palm Beach, FL · 47 mi · 91 grads/yr · Visit site
CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus · For-profit · Associate degree · Miami, FL · 25 mi · 89 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines · For-profit · Certificate · Pembroke Pines, FL · 16 mi · 72 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-Margate · For-profit · Certificate · Margate, FL · 21 mi · 70 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-Boynton Beach · For-profit · Certificate · Boynton Beach, FL · 39 mi · 70 grads/yr · Visit site
Atlantic Technical College · Public · Certificate · Coconut Creek, FL · 20 mi · 68 grads/yr · Visit site
InterAmerican Technical Institute · For-profit · Certificate · Miami, FL · 25 mi · 50 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes · For-profit · Certificate · Lauderdale Lakes, FL · 18 mi · 48 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
