Key Takeaways

HVAC technicians in Arizona earn a median $59,400 per year ($29.28/hr mean), which is 2.6% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $80,160.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $37,950/yr
  • Median: $59,400/yr · Mean: $60,900/yr
  • 10,860 HVAC techs employed in Arizona
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $59,589/yr (COL index 102.2)
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in Arizona.
90th Percentile
$80,160
75th Percentile
$73,810
Median
$59,400
25th Percentile
$47,170
10th Percentile
$37,950
Cost of Living Adjustment
Arizona's cost of living index is 102.2 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $59,589.
HVAC pay questions in Arizona
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How much do HVAC technicians make in Arizona?
The median HVAC technician salary in Arizona is $59,400 per year ($60,900 mean). That is 2.6% below the U.S. median. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $37,950; experienced techs (90th percentile) earn about $80,160.
What is the hourly wage for HVAC technicians in Arizona?
The mean hourly wage for HVAC technicians in Arizona is $29.28. Annual figures assume full-time work; overtime, on-call pay, and certifications can raise effective hourly earnings.
How many HVAC technicians work in Arizona?
BLS OEWS estimates about 10,860 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers (SOC 49-9021) employed in Arizona.
Is HVAC pay in Arizona high after cost of living?
Arizona's cost-of-living index is 102.2 (U.S. average = 100). After adjusting the median for purchasing power, the effective wage is about $59,589 per year.
What certifications increase HVAC pay in Arizona?
EPA Section 608 is required to handle refrigerants nationwide. NATE and other industry certifications are associated with higher pay (often a mid-single to low-double-digit premium) and stronger hiring odds with larger Arizona employers.
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). State wage figures are U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for HVAC mechanics and installers (SOC 49-9021), May 2025 OEWS. Metro pages use May 2025 OEWS, published 2026-05-15 for metropolitan areas. A state figure and a metro figure describe different places and should not be averaged. Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data (May 2025 OEWS) ↗
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