§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
HVAC technicians in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro earned a median of $23.47 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 20% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $19.40 to $29.72. About 570 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 314 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
25th pct$19.40per hour
Median$23.47per hour
75th pct$29.72per hour
10th pct$18.08
90th pct$36.09
Mean$25.31
Workers570
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $47/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL · mean RSE 3.2%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.