§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
HVAC technicians in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro earned a median of $24.74 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 16% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $22.29 to $30.36. About 5,140 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 279 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, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
25th pct$22.29per hour
Median$24.74per hour
75th pct$30.36per hour
10th pct$18.28
90th pct$37.43
Mean$26.94
Workers5,140
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $49/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 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · mean RSE 1.3%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.