HVAC Jobs in Palm Bay, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Palm Bay, FL. The metro employs about 1,130 HVAC pros earning an average of $56,850 per year.
$56,850
Avg Salary
1,130
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,470
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,960
early career
Median
$57,240
typical wage
75th Pct
$63,400
experienced
90th Pct
$78,460
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$25,307
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$56,850
$4,838
$4,349
$0
$47,663
$22,356
$25,307
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
49
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
1,130
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
Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay, ranked here by graduates per year:
Osceola Technical College · Public · Certificate · Kissimmee, FL · 40 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
Eastern Florida State College · Public · Certificate · Melbourne, FL · 9 mi · 10 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
