HVAC Jobs in Orlando, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Orlando, FL. The metro employs about 5,140 HVAC pros earning an average of $56,030 per year.
$56,030
Avg Salary
5,140
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,020
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,370
early career
Median
$51,460
typical wage
75th Pct
$63,150
experienced
90th Pct
$77,840
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$21,288
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$56,030
$4,740
$4,286
$0
$47,004
$25,716
$21,288
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
222
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
5,140
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
2A
Hot-Humid
Orlando 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 9 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Orlando, ranked here by graduates per year:
Southern Technical College · For-profit · Certificate · Orlando, FL · 3 mi · 310 grads/yr · Visit site
Florida Career College-Orlando · For-profit · Certificate · Orlando, FL · 9 mi · 126 grads/yr · Visit site
Osceola Technical College · Public · Certificate · Kissimmee, FL · 9 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
Orange Technical College-West Campus · Public · Certificate · Winter Garden, FL · 16 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
Seminole State College of Florida · Public · Certificate · Sanford, FL · 22 mi · 35 grads/yr · Visit site
Lake Technical College · Public · Certificate · Eustis, FL · 34 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
Ridge Technical College · Public · Certificate · Winter Haven, FL · 31 mi · 11 grads/yr · Visit site
Orange Technical College-South Campus · Public · Certificate · Orlando, FL · 4 mi · 9 grads/yr · Visit site
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Orlando · For-profit · Certificate · Casselberry, FL · 17 mi · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
