HVAC technician salary in Arizona
Median $28.56 an hour for 10,860 HVAC technicians, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
HVAC technician pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 34th of 51 states for median HVAC technician pay, and 43rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.36). 10,860 HVAC technicians work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.1× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $18.25 – $22.68 | $37,950 – $47,170 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $22.68 – $35.49 | $47,170 – $73,810 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $35.49 – $38.54 | $73,810 – $80,160 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
HVAC technician pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $18.37 | $29.41 | $28.47 | $39.99 | 8,070 | 3% above |
| Flagstaff | $18.61 | $28.06 | $27.98 | $38.63 | 140 | 2% below |
| Prescott Valley | $17.94 | $28.02 | $28.50 | $38.02 | 260 | 2% below |
| Yuma | $18.64 | $27.54 | $29.71 | $36.52 | 280 | 4% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $18.31 | $27.31 | $29.02 | $37.75 | 270 | 4% below |
| Tucson | $17.33 | $26.96 | $27.82 | $36.47 | 1,380 | 6% below |
| Sierra Vista | $17.35 | $23.60 | $26.46 | $35.64 | 120 | 17% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
HVAC technician wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.78 | $26.63 | $14.50 | 4,790 |
| 2000 | $15.04 | $28.12 | $15.76 | 4,220 |
| 2001 | $16.18 | $29.41 | $16.35 | 3,890 |
| 2002 | $16.18 | $28.96 | $16.78 | 4,230 |
| 2003 | $16.88 | $29.53 | $16.90 | 3,640 |
| 2004 | $17.79 | $30.32 | $17.43 | 5,490 |
| 2005 | $17.80 | $29.34 | $17.81 | 6,330 |
| 2006 | $17.31 | $27.64 | $18.11 | 5,720 |
| 2007 | $16.47 | $25.57 | $18.44 | 4,890 |
| 2008 | $18.67 | $27.92 | $19.08 | 4,770 |
| 2009 | $19.40 | $29.11 | $19.76 | 4,790 |
| 2010 | $20.85 | $30.78 | $20.45 | 4,560 |
| 2011 | $20.77 | $29.73 | $20.86 | 4,380 |
| 2012 | $22.95 | $32.18 | $20.98 | 4,990 |
| 2013 | $21.09 | $29.15 | $21.10 | 5,730 |
| 2014 | $20.07 | $27.29 | $21.46 | 6,340 |
| 2015 | $20.04 | $27.22 | $21.69 | 6,670 |
| 2016 | $20.54 | $27.55 | $22.07 | 6,590 |
| 2017 | $21.19 | $27.83 | $22.64 | 8,020 |
| 2018 | $20.76 | $26.62 | $22.89 | 8,020 |
| 2019 | $21.77 | $27.41 | $23.43 | 9,600 |
| 2020 | $22.33 | $27.78 | $24.32 | 10,000 |
| 2021 | $22.88 | $27.18 | $23.38 | 7,950 |
| 2022 | $23.55 | $25.91 | $24.71 | 8,210 |
| 2023 | $23.86 | $25.21 | $27.55 | 10,980 |
| 2024 | $27.20 | $27.92 | $28.75 | 10,850 |
| 2025 | $28.56 | $28.56 | $29.33 | 10,860 |
In today's dollars, the median HVAC technician wage in Arizona changed by +4.9% over the last ten years of data and by +4.2% since 2019.
Are there more HVAC technician jobs in Arizona?
Since 1999, the number of HVAC technicians counted in Arizona has changed by +126.7%, against +118.1% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +13.1%.
Table
| Year | Arizona jobs | Arizona index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4,790 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 4,220 | 88 | 105 |
| 2001 | 3,890 | 81 | 108 |
| 2002 | 4,230 | 88 | 110 |
| 2003 | 3,640 | 76 | 113 |
| 2004 | 5,490 | 115 | 120 |
| 2005 | 6,330 | 132 | 128 |
| 2006 | 5,720 | 119 | 134 |
| 2007 | 4,890 | 102 | 140 |
| 2008 | 4,770 | 100 | 139 |
| 2009 | 4,790 | 100 | 130 |
| 2010 | 4,560 | 95 | 119 |
| 2011 | 4,380 | 91 | 123 |
| 2012 | 4,990 | 104 | 128 |
| 2013 | 5,730 | 120 | 134 |
| 2014 | 6,340 | 132 | 139 |
| 2015 | 6,670 | 139 | 146 |
| 2016 | 6,590 | 138 | 157 |
| 2017 | 8,020 | 167 | 164 |
| 2018 | 8,020 | 167 | 173 |
| 2019 | 9,600 | 200 | 182 |
| 2020 | 10,000 | 209 | 183 |
| 2021 | 7,950 | 166 | 190 |
| 2022 | 8,210 | 171 | 200 |
| 2023 | 10,980 | 229 | 212 |
| 2024 | 10,850 | 226 | 211 |
| 2025 | 10,860 | 227 | 218 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for HVAC technicians in Arizona
Arizona's labor market agency projects the number of HVAC technicians in the state to change by +27.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 11,460 to 14,600, with about 1,390 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +10.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 10,860 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Arizona labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Is construction work growing in Arizona?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors establishments by county (all employees, not just HVAC technicians), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages. Across the 10 counties that report both years, specialty trade contractor employment (all trades) went from 86,512 in 2015 to 145,171 in 2025, +67.8%.
| County | Establishments | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 1,898 | 27,759 | $86,052 | $1,655 |
| Pima County | 369 | 4,295 | $67,921 | $1,306 |
| Yavapai County | 145 | 984 | $64,747 | $1,245 |
| Graham County | 10 | 86 | $64,643 | $1,243 |
| Mohave County | 120 | 743 | $61,640 | $1,185 |
| Santa Cruz County | 11 | 50 | $61,562 | $1,184 |
| Gila County | 20 | 95 | $61,533 | $1,183 |
| Navajo County | 37 | 184 | $52,678 | $1,013 |
| Cochise County | 43 | 281 | $52,003 | $1,000 |
| Yuma County | 80 | 638 | $48,200 | $927 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do HVAC technicians make in Arizona?
The median HVAC technician in Arizona earned $28.56 an hour ($59,400 a year) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $29.33. The middle half earn $22.68–$35.49; the top 10% earn more than $38.54.
Where does Arizona rank for HVAC technician pay?
Arizona ranks 34th of 51 states for HVAC technician pay, with a median of $28.56 an hour, and 43rd after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union HVAC technician rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a HVAC technician classification for most Arizona counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many HVAC technicians work in Arizona?
BLS counted 10,860 HVAC technicians in Arizona in May 2025, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.27; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is HVAC technician work growing in Arizona?
The BLS employer survey count of HVAC technicians in Arizona went from 6,670 in 2015 to 10,860 in 2025, +62.8%, and +13.1% since 2019. Arizona's labor market agency projects +27.3% growth for HVAC technicians between 2024 and 2034, from 11,460 to 14,600 jobs.
How many HVAC technician openings a year are there in Arizona?
Arizona projects about 1,390 openings a year for HVAC technicians over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 40,600 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 49-9021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Arizona labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.