Crew pay benchmarks · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ
What does a hvac technician earn in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ?
An experienced hvac technician in Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ prices at $58,059–$69,792 base pay (midpoint $63,691), from published U.S. government wage distributions. Every band below carries its source.
| Experience level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (Level I) | $38,928 | $43,330 | $48,361 |
| Qualified (Level II) | $48,361 | $51,852 | $58,059 |
| Experienced (Level III) | $58,059 | $63,691 | $69,792 |
| Senior (Level IV) | $69,792 | $75,368 | $80,247 |
| Executive / Above P90 | $80,247 | — | —+ |
U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 vintage, trended +2.2% to 2026Q1 via the Employment Cost Index. Levels follow the DOL/OFLC four-tier percentile convention. Base wages only — market context, not an offer or compensation advice.
Where these numbers come from
- Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 vintage (as of 2025-05-01) — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021), Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ.
- Level band: Experienced (Level III) — P50–P75, mid ≈ P62 of the published distribution (DOL/OFLC four-tier convention, mid linearly interpolated).
- Aging: trended +2.2% from 2025Q2 to 2026Q1 via ECI wages & salaries, private industry (BLS).
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