Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $50,050 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $36,480
90th percentile $74,870
Employed locally 1,460
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,480
    25th
    $45,030
    50th (median)
    $50,050
    75th
    $61,840
    90th
    $74,870

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 74% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Alaska $83,660
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Longview-Kelso, WA $80,890

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,910
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $58,820
    Flagstaff, AZ $52,970
    Yuma, AZ $52,720
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $51,940
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $49,520

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,230
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,240
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tucson, AZ is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.47 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salaries?

    The median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary in Tucson, AZ is 16.3% below the national median of $59,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Tucson?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $36,480 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,030.