What is the average HVAC salary in Mesa, Arizona?

The median HVAC technician salary in Mesa, Arizona is $57,783 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $42,759 and $76,851 annually.

How does Mesa HVAC pay compare to the Arizona average?

Mesa HVAC technicians earn $57,783/year, which is $1,683 above the Arizona state median of $56,100 (+3%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Mesa?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Mesa are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$66,283), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Mesa, Arizona · HVAC Technician Salary

$57,783/year

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Mesa, Arizona, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $42,759 at the 25th percentile to $76,851 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$42,759

Median

$57,783

75th Percentile

$76,851

vs. State Median

+3%

Salary by Experience Level in Mesa

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$40,448	$19/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$50,849	$24/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$57,783	$28/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$66,450	$32/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$73,962	$36/hr

Estimates apply BLS-observed seniority wage progression ratios to the Mesa median. Actual pay depends on employer, company size, and specialization.

Certification Pay Premium in Mesa

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

Required for any refrigerant work; universal vs. type-specific adds ~$1K

With cert: ~$61,283/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

Fewer than 10% of techs hold NATE — scarcity drives the premium

With cert: ~$66,283/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$61,983/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$59,783/yr

Premiums are additive and reflect national averages adjusted to the Mesa wage level. Source: ACCA salary survey 2024.

Salary by Specialization in Mesa

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$57,783	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$65,873	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$68,184	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$76,274	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$54,316	-6%

How Mesa Compares

vs. Arizona Median

State median: $56,100/yr

+3% (+$1,683)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+7% (+$3,555)

Scottsdale

Est. median: $61,710/yr

+$3,927

Chandler

Est. median: $59,466/yr

+$1,683

Phoenix

Est. median: $58,905/yr

+$1,122

Tucson

Est. median: $53,856/yr

-$3,927

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Other cities in Arizona:

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Data source: BLS OEWS 2024, SOC 49-9021 · Metro-area adjustment applied · Last updated 2026