salary$61,170 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$83,180per year
Jobs in the area8,070people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Mesa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,826 a month takes 35.8% of the median hvac technician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Mesa, AZ?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $61,170 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $38,210 and $83,180.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Mesa?
Typical rent of $1,826 a month takes 35.8% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.