HVAC Jobs in Pensacola, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Pensacola, FL. The metro employs about 950 HVAC pros earning an average of $56,230 per year.
$56,230
Avg Salary
950
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,190
entry-level
25th Pct
$46,100
early career
Median
$58,030
typical wage
75th Pct
$62,490
experienced
90th Pct
$76,880
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$28,061
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$56,230
$4,764
$4,302
$0
$47,165
$19,104
$28,061
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
47
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
950
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
Pensacola has a Hot-Humid climate where cooling demand drives the HVAC season. Expect a busy summer peak with AC service calls and condenser replacements, plus moderate winter work on heat pumps and gas furnaces.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 5 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Pensacola, ranked here by graduates per year:
Okaloosa Technical College · Public · Certificate · Fort Walton Beach, FL · 34 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
Radford M Locklin Technical College · Public · Certificate · Milton, FL · 4 mi · 16 grads/yr · Visit site
Pensacola State College · Public · Certificate · Pensacola, FL · 9 mi · 12 grads/yr · Visit site
Fortis Institute-Pensacola · For-profit · Certificate · Pensacola, FL · 7 mi · 5 grads/yr · Visit site
George Stone Technical College · Public · Certificate · Pensacola, FL · 11 mi · 2 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
