Arizona
HVAC/R Technician pay in Arizona
What HVAC and refrigeration technicians earn in Arizona: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 34 listed training programs.
- $60,900Average pay (state)
- $37,950Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,400Median pay (state)
- $80,160Top 10% earn over
10,860 jobs in Arizona · 34 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
HVAC/R Technician pay in Arizona
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $37,950 | $47,170 | $59,400 | $73,810 | $80,160 | $60,900 | 10,860 |
| United States | $40,050 | $48,360 | $61,010 | $77,060 | $95,210 | $64,780 | 409,670 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $38,210 | $47,430 | $61,170 | $74,880 | $83,180 | $62,210 | 8,070 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,710 | $49,030 | $58,360 | $65,200 | $80,340 | $61,330 | 140 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $37,320 | $45,850 | $58,280 | $70,660 | $79,090 | $60,530 | 260 |
| Yuma, AZ | $38,760 | $46,490 | $57,290 | $63,560 | $75,970 | $59,040 | 280 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $38,090 | $47,320 | $56,810 | $68,290 | $78,520 | $58,230 | 270 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,050 | $44,580 | $56,070 | $60,840 | $75,860 | $55,830 | 1,380 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $36,090 | $44,640 | $49,080 | $59,680 | $74,120 | $52,310 | 120 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Arizona
We matched 34 programs in Arizona: 24 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Western College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Yuma, AZ | Associate degree | 0 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Arizona Western College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Yuma, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arizona Western College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Yuma, AZ | Associate degree | 4 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Arizona Western College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Yuma, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $3,150–$9,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Phoenix, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $21,022 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Central Arizona College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | Coolidge, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $2,250–$4,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0501 |
| Cochise County Community College District Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Sierra Vista, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $2,304–$6,192 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Coconino Community College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Flagstaff, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $2,979–$10,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Mesa, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 44 | $5,690 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
| Eastern Arizona College Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Thatcher, AZ | Associate degree | 0 | $2,352–$9,552 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0201 |
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.