HVAC Salary in Arizona
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Arizona HVAC Wages at a Glance
Arizona HVAC technicians earn a statewide median of $59,400 per year ($28.56 per hour), up 27.9% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,950 at the 10th percentile to $80,160 at the 90th.
Arizona employs approximately 10,860 HVAC technicians statewide, up 8.6% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $61,170 | $29.41/hr | 8,070 | up 29.6% |
| Tucson | $56,070 | $26.96/hr | 1,380 | up 22.7% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Arizona HVAC Apprenticeships
Most HVAC technicians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.