§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Tucson, AZ
HVAC technicians in the Tucson, AZ metro earned a median of $26.96 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 8% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $21.43 to $29.25. About 1,380 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 249 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, Tucson, AZ
25th pct$21.43per hour
Median$26.96per hour
75th pct$29.25per hour
10th pct$17.33
90th pct$36.47
Mean$26.84
Workers1,380
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $54/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 · Tucson, AZ · mean RSE 4.4%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.