Best HVAC Schools in Oro Valley, Arizona (2025)

Updated October 30, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Arizona HVAC Technician Salary Snapshot

Arizona
Arizona Median Pay $56,580 $27.20 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $59,810 $28.75 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

HVAC technicians Training in Oro Valley, Arizona

HVAC techs in Arizona enjoy steady demand, competitive salaries, and excellent job stability.

While there are many ways to become a HVAC technician, one of the most effective is enrolling in a top-rated training program. Below we've outlined how to get started, plus a few of the best HVAC schools near Oro Valley.

Affordable Online HVAC Programs Now Accepting Students in Oro Valley, Arizona:

HVAC Schools near Oro Valley

#2

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ 13.9 miles away
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#3

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ 53.9 miles away
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#4

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ 73.1 miles away
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#5

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ 76.5 miles away
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Licensing Steps in Arizona

  1. Complete an approved HVAC trade school, community college program, or registered apprenticeship.
  2. Earn EPA 608 certification to handle refrigerants.
  3. Meet state or local mechanical/HVAC licensing requirements and pass any required exams.

Tips for Choosing a School

  • Tour the lab to see refrigeration trainers, heat pumps, and controls.
  • Compare schedules β€” many Oro Valley programs offer evening, weekend, or accelerated tracks.
  • Confirm the program includes EPA 608 exam prep and apprenticeship hour tracking.

Arizona HVAC Tech Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)
Data Year: 2024 • Arizona

Median Pay (2024) $56,580 $27.20 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$58,540 per year $28.14 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $39,760

$19.11 per hour

25th Percentile $48,090

$23.12 per hour

75th Percentile $63,500

$30.53 per hour

90th Percentile $78,380

$37.69 per hour

Arizona vs U.S.

Median Wage -5.4%
$56,580

$27.20 per hour

Mean Wage -6.6%
$58,540

$28.14 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 10,850

Employment: 10,850 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
3.39
Employment RSE
9.1%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
10,850 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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