salary$50,540 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,300per year
Jobs in the area6,090people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Tampa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 52.6% of the median hvac technician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $50,540 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $39,620 and $75,300.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 52.6% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.