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HVAC · Florida

HVAC programs in Florida

In Florida, year one is either a paycheck on a service truck — or tuition with no wage until you finish.

Tuition on the school path is real money. First-year pay on the apprenticeship path is a paycheck. Seats are not guaranteed on either side.

HVAC in the United States

Updated Apr 2026

ABC Florida HVAC apprenticeship — $15–$19/hr

Paid first-year helper / technician scale · Apr 2026

Year one in Florida

One paid path and one school path. The full list is below.

Paid training · listed first

ABC Florida HVAC apprenticeship

ABC Florida chapters · Multiple Florida metros

Tuition: $0–$3,500
First-year wage: $15–$19/hr

You pay · no paycheck in class

Florida College System HVAC / R

Florida College System · Statewide

Tuition: $4,500–$12,000
First-year wage: $0 during school

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ABC Florida HVAC apprenticeship

ApprenticeshipSeats: Open

Tuition / net cost

$0–$3,500

Employer-sponsored. Classroom fees vary by chapter.

First-year wage

$15–$19/hr

Paid from day one.

Term

4 years

Steps with EPA 608 and experience

ABC Florida chapters·Multiple Florida metros

Source: ABC Florida chapter pages (2026-04)

South / Central Florida mechanical JATC (UA)

ApprenticeshipSeats: Unknown

Tuition / net cost

Paid OJT. Related instruction included.

First-year wage

$15–$20/hr

First-year percentage of local mechanical scale.

Term

5 years

Florida HVAC median roughly the mid-$50ks

UA local JATCs·Miami / Tampa / Orlando

Source: UA Florida local public program notes (2026-03)

Florida College System HVAC / R

Trade schoolSeats: Open

Tuition / net cost

$4,500–$12,000

In-state certificate / PSAV range.

First-year wage

$0 during school

Unpaid classroom. Florida HVAC entry often $17–$22/hr after.

Term

9–18 months

Florida HVAC median near the U.S. middle

Florida College System·Statewide

Source: Florida College System catalogs (2026-02)

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