"How long does it take to become a maintenance technician in Arizona?"

"Most paths into the maintenance technician field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"What apprenticeships are available for maintenance technicians in Arizona?"

"In Arizona, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Arizona Department of Economic Security - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Maintenance Technician in Arizona

Q: "How much do maintenance technicians earn in Arizona?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), maintenance technicians in Arizona earned a median annual wage of approximately $47,620. Employment concentration in Arizona is about 1.22 times the national average for this occupation."

Q: "What is the job outlook for maintenance technicians in Arizona?"

"Arizona currently employs approximately 39,000 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.8% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Arizona maintenance and repair workers, general earn a median annual wage of $47,620 ($22.90/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 39,000 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -4.0% below the national median of $49,590 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $47,620 ($22.90/hr)
25th percentile: $39,520 per year
75th percentile: $60,630 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $76,360 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $35,810 per year
Workers employed in Arizona: 39,000
Versus national median: -4.0% below the U.S. median of $49,590
Job concentration: Location quotient 1.22 - this occupation is more concentrated in Arizona than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Arizona employs approximately 39,000 maintenance technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $47,620 ¹. The state’s concentration of maintenance technician jobs is 1.22x the national average, indicating strong demand. Nationally, maintenance technician employment is projected to grow 3.8% from 2024 to 2034, with about 159,800 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a maintenance technician in Arizona, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Maintenance Technician in Arizona

How do I become a maintenance technician in Arizona? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for maintenance technicians in Arizona.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do maintenance technicians earn in Arizona? The median annual wage for maintenance technicians in Arizona is $47,620 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $35,810 and experienced professionals can earn $76,360 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Arizona): $47,620 per year ¹

Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Information in Arizona

Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and typically last 3 to 5 years. Arizona’s apprenticeship program is administered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security - Registered Apprenticeship ³.

Contact Information:

Office: Arizona Apprenticeship Office Department of Economic Security
Address: 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-6013
Email: [email protected]

Maintenance Technician Wages by Metro Area in Arizona

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Wages by Metro Area in Arizona

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), maintenance and repair workers, general wages in Arizona vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler	26,350	$48,930	$53,960	$36,610	$78,300
Tucson	5,210	$45,600	$48,340	$35,230	$65,560
Flagstaff	1,090	$46,860	$49,320	$36,100	$66,120
Prescott Valley-Prescott	1,060	$44,750	$48,240	$34,730	$69,910
Yuma	1,000	$43,110	$46,170	$31,390	$68,520
Lake Havasu City-Kingman	840	$44,110	$47,600	$33,450	$70,390
Sierra Vista-Douglas	520	$39,460	$45,660	$31,690	$64,520

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Maintenance technicians in Arizona

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest maintenance technician employment within Arizona according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler	26,350	$48,930
Tucson	5,210	$45,600
Flagstaff	1,090	$46,860
Prescott Valley-Prescott	1,060	$44,750
Yuma	1,000	$43,110

Explore maintenance technician programs in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for maintenance technicians in Arizona? Arizona currently employs approximately 39,000 maintenance technicians ¹. Nationally, maintenance technician employment is projected to grow 3.8% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Arizona? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Arizona. You can also contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security - Registered Apprenticeship for apprenticeship opportunities.

How much do maintenance technicians earn in Arizona compared to the national average? The median annual wage for maintenance technicians in Arizona is $47,620, which is $1,000 below the national median of $48,620 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Arizona Department of Economic Security - Registered Apprenticeship: https://des.az.gov/sites/default/files/Registered-Apprenticeship-Program-List.pdf ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)