How does Scottsdale HVAC pay compare to the Arizona average?

Scottsdale HVAC technicians earn $61,710/year, which is $5,610 above the Arizona state median of $56,100 (+10%).

What certifications increase HVAC pay in Scottsdale?

The highest-value certifications for HVAC technicians in Scottsdale are: NATE Certified (+$8,500/yr, raising pay to ~$70,210), State Journeyman License (+$4,200/yr), EPA 608 Universal (+$3,500/yr), and OSHA 30 (+$2,000/yr for commercial contract access).

Scottsdale, Arizona · HVAC Technician Salary

$61,710/year

Q: What is the average HVAC salary in Scottsdale, Arizona?

The median HVAC technician salary in Scottsdale, Arizona is $61,710 per year, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). The middle 50% of technicians in the area earn between $45,665 and $82,074 annually.

Median annual salary for HVAC mechanics and installers in Scottsdale, Arizona, estimated from BLS OEWS 2024 metro-area data (SOC 49-9021). Salaries range from $45,665 at the 25th percentile to $82,074 at the 75th.

25th Percentile

$45,665

Median

$61,710

75th Percentile

$82,074

vs. State Median

+10%

Salary by Experience Level in Scottsdale

Level	Experience	Est. Annual	Est. Hourly
Apprentice / Helper 0–2 yrs Will train; EPA 608 not yet required	0–2 yrs	$43,197	$21/hr
Junior Tech 2–5 yrs EPA 608 Universal typically obtained	2–5 yrs	$54,305	$26/hr
Journeymanmedian 5–10 yrs Median — baseline for this city	5–10 yrs	$61,710	$30/hr
Senior Tech 10–15 yrs NATE certification often present	10–15 yrs	$70,967	$34/hr
Lead / Supervisor 15+ yrs Manages crew or service fleet	15+ yrs	$78,989	$38/hr

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

Certification Pay Premium in Scottsdale

EPA 608 Universal+$3,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$65,210/yr

NATE Certified+$8,500/yr

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

With cert: ~$70,210/yr

State Journeyman License+$4,200/yr

Required in ~30 states; often the ceiling without it

With cert: ~$65,910/yr

OSHA 30+$2,000/yr

Opens commercial and government service contracts

With cert: ~$63,710/yr

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

Salary by Specialization in Scottsdale

Specialization	Est. Median	vs. Residential
Residential Service Baseline — most common role in the area	$61,710	baseline
Commercial HVAC RTUs, chillers, AHUs — more system complexity	$70,349	+14%
Refrigeration Supermarket and cold-chain specialists command a consistent premium	$72,818	+18%
Controls / BMS Building automation is the highest-paying specialty by a wide margin	$81,457	+32%
New Construction Install Steady work but lower wages than service-call roles	$58,007	-6%

How Scottsdale Compares

vs. Arizona Median

State median: $56,100/yr

+10% (+$5,610)

vs. National Median

National: $54,228/yr

+14% (+$7,482)

Chandler

Est. median: $59,466/yr

-$2,244

Phoenix

Est. median: $58,905/yr

-$2,805

Mesa

Est. median: $57,783/yr

-$3,927

Tucson

Est. median: $53,856/yr

-$7,854

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Chandler — $59,466 Phoenix — $58,905 Mesa — $57,783 Tucson — $53,856 ← Arizona overview

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