HVAC Technician Apprenticeships in Arizona
Arizona has 23 registered apprenticeship sponsors training hvac technicians — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
23
Union / joint programs
4
Median hvac technician wage
$56,580
Arizona, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+18.3%
990 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA PIPE TRADES JAC Union / joint | PHOENIX | Multiple Employer |
| ARIZONA SHEET METAL JATC, LOCAL 359 Union / joint | PHOENIX | Multiple Employer |
| Raytheon Missile Systems Co & Intl Assoc. of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Local Lodge No. 933 Union / joint | TUCSON | Multiple Employer |
| SALT RIVER PROJECT JACC Union / joint | PHOENIX | Single Employer |
| ABA Education Trust Fund | Scottsdale | Multiple Employer |
| Air Control Air Conditioning, Inc. | Lake Havasu City | Single Employer |
| Arizona Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America Inc., Apprenticeship Trust Fund | PHOENIX | Multiple Employer |
| Central Arizona Project | Phoenix | Single Employer |
| City of Phoenix Aviation and Public Works Departments Apprenticeship Training Committee | Phoenix | Single Employer |
| CJB Comfort LLC | Chandler | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What HVAC Technicians Earn in Arizona
Wages
- Median annual wage: $56,580
- Average annual wage: $58,540
- HVAC Technicians employed statewide: 10,850
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +18.3%
- Average openings per year: 990
- Employment: 9,140 → 10,810
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.