HVAC Jobs in Tallahassee, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Tallahassee, FL. The metro employs about 620 HVAC pros earning an average of $52,900 per year.
$52,900
Avg Salary
620
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$35,640
entry-level
25th Pct
$44,640
early career
Median
$53,690
typical wage
75th Pct
$59,130
experienced
90th Pct
$73,300
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$26,933
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$52,900
$4,364
$4,047
$0
$44,489
$17,556
$26,933
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
28
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
620
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
Tallahassee 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 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Tallahassee, ranked here by graduates per year:
Lively Technical College · Public · Certificate · Tallahassee, FL · 8 mi · 50 grads/yr · Visit site
Tallahassee Community College · Public · Certificate · Tallahassee, FL · 8 mi · 2 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
