§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
HVAC technicians in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro earned a median of $27.31 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 7% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $22.75 to $32.83. About 270 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 238 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
25th pct$22.75per hour
Median$27.31per hour
75th pct$32.83per hour
10th pct$18.31
90th pct$37.75
Mean$28.00
Workers270
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $55/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ · mean RSE 4.6%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.