§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
HVAC technicians in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro earned a median of $27.90 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 5% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $23.29 to $34.90. About 9,140 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 221 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, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
25th pct$23.29per hour
Median$27.90per hour
75th pct$34.90per hour
10th pct$19.00
90th pct$38.57
Mean$28.85
Workers9,140
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $56/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 · Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · mean RSE 1.8%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.