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HVAC & Pipefitter Salary in Phoenix

Metro area wage data for hvac and refrigeration mechanics from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.

Wage figures reflect all hvac & pipefitters across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the area median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it.

UA Local 469 and rapid growth are reshaping Phoenix's pipefitter market.

Phoenix pipefitting work runs through UA Local 469, the same local covering plumbers in this market. Rapid population growth, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, and data center buildout are driving sustained demand, particularly for industrial-skilled pipefitters who command a premium over commercial rates.

UA Local 469 journeyman pipefitter Journey-Level Rate

Journey-Level Hourly
$51.15
Effective July 2025
Journey-Level Annual
$106,392
Based on 2,080 hrs / year
vs. BLS Area Median
+$45,222
Union scale vs. all-worker median

Union scale reflects the UA Local 469 journeyman pipefitter journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all hvac & pipefitters across all employment types and experience levels.

Training CenterUA Local 469 Training Center
Address2950 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone(602) 269-8213
Minimum ScoreNo minimum
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All hvac & pipefitters — union and non-union, all experience levels

Median Annual
$61,170
+$160 vs. national
Median Hourly
$29.41
vs. Arizona
+$4,387
vs. state average
Total Employed
8,070
In this area

All hvac & pipefitters — union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.

Annual Median Wage$61,170
Annual Mean Wage$62,210
Hourly Median Wage$29.41
Hourly Mean Wage$29.91
Total Employed8,070
Area TypeMetropolitan Area

Journey-level rates sourced directly from local collective bargaining agreements across the country's major construction markets. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 49-9021 (HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanics) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership

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