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HVAC Technician salary in Arizona
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Arizona earned $22.68 to $35.49 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $38.54 or more.1 The median is 3% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.25
- 25th
- $22.68
- Median
- $28.56
- 75th
- $35.49
- 90th
- $38.54
- 10th
- $37,950
- 25th
- $47,170
- Median
- $59,400
- 75th
- $73,810
- 90th
- $80,160
Which Arizona cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has the highest median of the 7 metro areas below, $29.41 an hour; Sierra Vista-Douglas has the lowest, $23.60.1
- Phoenix–Mesa$29.41
- Flagstaff$28.06
- Prescott Valley–Prescott$28.02
- Yuma$27.54
- Lake Havasu City–Kingman$27.31
- Tucson$26.96
- Sierra Vista–Douglas$23.60
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Arizona?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $80,160 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Arizona?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Arizona earned $18.25 an hour or less ($37,950 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.68 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Arizona?
Projections Central expects Arizona to go from 11,460 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 14,600 in 2034, a change of 27.3%, with about 1,390 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 11,460 | 14,600 | 27.3% | 1,390 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Arizona?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Arizona. General contractors have the highest median, $37.76 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.76 | $78,550 | 21,550 |
| Plumbers | $29.84 | $62,070 | 11,810 |
| Electricians | $29.36 | $61,060 | 21,140 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.56 | $59,400 | 10,860 |
| Roofers | $22.76 | $47,340 | 3,420 |
Where to train in Arizona
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Arizona, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)