HVAC Technician salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$61,170/year
about $29.41 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,430 – $74,880
Half of hvac technicians in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $61,170 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $61,010, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $38,210 | $18.37 |
| 25th | $47,430 | $22.80 |
| Median (50th) | $61,170 | $29.41 |
| 75th | $74,880 | $36.00 |
| 90th (top earners) | $83,180 | $39.99 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a hvac technician job in the Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,430 ($22.80/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,430 to $74,880 ($22.80 to $36.00/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $74,880 ($36.00/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- EPA 608 certification is required to work with refrigerants, and more certifications usually mean more pay.
- Summer and winter peaks bring overtime. Ask how much is typical and how it's paid.
- Ask whether you get a company van, tools and paid on-call time.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Phoenix metro. Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.