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Arizona refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in Arizona runs from $14.13 an hour in Yavapai County to $15.36 in Maricopa County. The median county is $14.13.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each Arizona county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coconino CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) · Yavapai County group | $14.13 | $0.00 | $14.13 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260012 Mod 1 |
Maricopa CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $15.36 | $0.00 | $15.36 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260001 Mod 1 |
Pinal CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $14.13 | $0.00 | $14.13 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260010 Mod 1 |
Yavapai CountyHVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) · Yavapai County group | $14.13 | $0.00 | $14.13 | May 18, 2026 | AZ20260012 Mod 1 |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county (Hvac mechanic (installation of hvac duct)), Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in Arizona?
$14.13 to $15.36 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $14.13. 1 group of counties with identical rates and 2 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Maricopa County1 county · HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT)$15.36
- Yavapai County group2 counties · HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT)$14.13
- Pinal County1 county · HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT)$14.13
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $15.36 | $15.36 |
| Yavapai County group, 2 localities: Coconino, Yavapai | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $14.13 | $14.13 |
| Pinal County | HVAC MECHANIC (INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT) | $14.13 | $14.13 |
1 group of counties with identical DOL rates, and 2 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about Arizona refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Maricopa County?
$15.36 an hour: a $15.36 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination AZ20260001, modification 1. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Maricopa County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Maricopa County the $15.36 total is a $15.36 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
DOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across Arizona, the 4 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 3 distinct sets of rates, and 1 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 2 counties (the Yavapai County group).