HVAC Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Phoenix, AZ. The metro employs about 8,070 HVAC pros earning an average of $62,210 per year.
$62,210
Avg Salary
8,070
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$38,210
entry-level
25th Pct
$47,430
early career
Median
$61,170
typical wage
75th Pct
$74,880
experienced
90th Pct
$83,180
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$26,321
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$62,210
$5,527
$4,759
$1,555
$50,369
$24,048
$26,321
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
424
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
8,070
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
2B
Hot-Dry
Phoenix sits in a Hot-Dry climate zone, where extreme summer heat drives year-round cooling demand. HVAC technicians here see peak service volume from May through September, with AC repair, refrigerant work, and high-SEER system installations dominating the work mix.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 10 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Phoenix, ranked here by graduates per year:
Refrigeration School Inc · For-profit · Certificate · Phoenix, AZ · 19 mi · 102 grads/yr · Visit site
UEI College-Phoenix · For-profit · Certificate · Phoenix, AZ · 27 mi · 87 grads/yr · Visit site
UEI College-Mesa · For-profit · Certificate · Mesa, AZ · 19 mi · 27 grads/yr · Visit site
GateWay Community College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Phoenix, AZ · 19 mi · 24 grads/yr · Visit site
Central Arizona College · Public · Certificate · Coolidge, AZ · 29 mi · 23 grads/yr · Visit site
Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute · For-profit · Certificate · Glendale, AZ · 25 mi · 22 grads/yr · Visit site
Carrington College-Phoenix North · For-profit · Certificate · Phoenix, AZ · 26 mi · 15 grads/yr · Visit site
Western Maricopa Education Center · Public · Certificate · Glendale, AZ · 27 mi · 15 grads/yr · Visit site
GateWay Community College-Central City · Public · Certificate · Phoenix, AZ · 17 mi · Visit site
East Valley Institute of Technology · Public · Certificate · Mesa, AZ · 20 mi · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our Arizona HVAC schools guide.
