HVAC Jobs in Ocala, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Ocala, FL. The metro employs about 600 HVAC pros earning an average of $53,300 per year.
$53,300
Avg Salary
600
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$35,330
entry-level
25th Pct
$44,600
early career
Median
$49,020
typical wage
75th Pct
$60,860
experienced
90th Pct
$74,810
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,123
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$53,300
$4,412
$4,077
$0
$44,811
$17,688
$27,123
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
19
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
600
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
Ocala 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 Ocala, ranked here by graduates per year:
Lake Technical College · Public · Certificate · Eustis, FL · 33 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
Withlacoochee Technical College · Public · Certificate · Inverness, FL · 31 mi · 13 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
