HVAC Jobs in Wildwood, FL
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Wildwood, FL. The metro employs about 200 HVAC pros earning an average of $53,960 per year.
$53,960
Avg Salary
200
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$37,660
entry-level
25th Pct
$40,430
early career
Median
$51,220
typical wage
75th Pct
$65,900
experienced
90th Pct
$78,070
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$27,389
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$53,960
$4,491
$4,128
$0
$45,341
$17,952
$27,389
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
3
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
200
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
Wildwood 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 4 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Wildwood, ranked here by graduates per year:
Orange Technical College-West Campus · Public · Certificate · Winter Garden, FL · 32 mi · 37 grads/yr · Visit site
Lake Technical College · Public · Certificate · Eustis, FL · 24 mi · 26 grads/yr · Visit site
Withlacoochee Technical College · Public · Certificate · Inverness, FL · 19 mi · 13 grads/yr · Visit site
Wilton Simpson Technical College · Public · Certificate · Brooksville, FL · 29 mi · 4 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Florida HVAC schools guide.
