salary$56,070 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,860per year
Jobs in the area1,380people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Tucson?
OK. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 29.1% of the median hvac technician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Tucson, AZ area is $56,070 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $36,050 and $75,860.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 29.1% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tucson, AZ metro area.