For about 25 years I have worked in various roles in the HVAC industries and during that time, I lived in a few different cities throughout the country.
One of those cities includes Phoenix Arizona, where I had the most success working in the HVAC industry.
Due to the weather in Phoenix, there is a high demand for HVAC service as well as for the equipment and parts. In fact, the state of Arizona ranks in the top 5 when it comes to the demand for HVAC workers and the parts and equipment are in high demand as well. The weather has a lot to do with the HVAC demand, and with Phoenix being one of the hottest cities in the country, HVAC technicians can make a good living here. In fact, the starting salary for HVAC technicians in Phoenix is around $50k per year. This works out to about $24 per hour if the technician is working a 40-hour week. There is potential to earn lots of overtime, especially during the Summer which is the busiest season during the year. And the HVAC industry is steadily growing which means there is more potential to make more money. Being an HVAC technician is not an easy job in Phoenix because the weather can be unforgiving. So, in my opinion, and with my 25-year expertise in the HVAC industry, I believe the technicians should be making more money. Afterall, HVAC will always be around, and it is a multi-billion dollar industry that experienced tremendous growth every year. Not to mention that the technicians risk their lives to make sure that the residents of Phoenix can be comfortable in their homes.