§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Gainesville, FL
HVAC technicians in the Gainesville, FL metro earned a median of $26.77 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 9% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $22.34 to $29.28. About 480 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 253 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, Gainesville, FL
25th pct$22.34per hour
Median$26.77per hour
75th pct$29.28per hour
10th pct$17.34
90th pct$36.17
Mean$26.37
Workers480
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $54/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 · Gainesville, FL · mean RSE 4.7%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.