Tampa vs Orlando: HVAC technician pay
Orlando pays more: median $51,460 vs $50,540 in Tampa — a 2% gap on BLS OEWS May 2025. National median: $61,010.
Side by side
| Metro | 10th | Median | 90th | Median hourly | Employer-stated posting median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $39,620 | $50,540 | $75,300 | $24.30/hr | — |
| Orlando | $38,020 | $51,460 | $77,840 | $24.74/hr | — |
Each metro in depth
Questions people actually ask
Do HVAC technicians make more in Tampa or Orlando?
Orlando: median $51,460 vs $50,540 in Tampa, a 2% gap (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is the gap cost-of-living adjusted?
Not yet — the public cost-of-living index join is a deploy-day item; until then this page compares nominal BLS medians and the employer-stated posting medians for each metro.