BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Arizona
29th of 50 is where Arizona lands on mechanic pay. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $49,570 a year, $1,050 below the national median of $50,620, and 16,400 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. The wider gap is between trades: aircraft mechanics hit $75,300, 52 percent above automotive technicians.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 29th of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $49,570 against $50,620 nationally.
- $75,300 for aircraft mechanics, 52 percent above automotive technicians.
- 9 ranked programs, led by Universal Technical Institute of Arizona in Avondale, AZ.
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $25,730 in Arizona
Aircraft mechanics hit $75,300 across 5,670 jobs, 52 percent above automotive technicians at $49,570. Auto mechanics rank last of the 5 trades.
| Trade | Arizona median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $75,300 | $79,870 | 32nd | 5,670 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, $76,610 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $64,980 | $65,510 | 25th | 7,040 | Tucson, AZ, $73,410 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $61,680 | $61,770 | 22nd | 5,140 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, $63,330 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $54,510 | $54,890 | 20th | 2,750 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, $56,680 |
| Auto Mechanic | $49,570 | $50,620 | 29th | 16,400 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, $50,090 |
Aircraft mechanics ($75,300, -$4,570) falls short of its national median.
Heavy equipment mechanics ($64,980, -$530), diesel mechanics ($61,680, -$90) and collision repair technicians ($54,510, -$380) land close to their national medians.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is the best metro for aircraft mechanics here, at $76,610.
16,400 Mechanic Jobs in Arizona at the National Density
The technician share is 5.1 per 1,000 jobs, within 12 percent of the national rate, a location quotient of 1.12. On concentration it ranks 19th of 50 states.
Aircraft mechanics rank first on concentration (1.97, 5,670 jobs), while diesel mechanics sit lowest at 0.85. They are far more common here than nationally.
9 Ranked Mechanic Programs in Arizona
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona in Avondale, AZ tops a field of 9 ranked programs (5 automotive, 1 diesel and 3 aviation maintenance) with 67.8 out of 100 in diesel, spread over 8 schools.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Chandler, AZ is the least expensive of 9 priced programs at $2,358 a year, in-state; Universal Technical Institute of Arizona in Avondale, AZ is the most, at $42,145 for the 45-week program.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College, GateWay Community College and Mesa Community College sit in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, the best-paying area for mechanics at $50,090.
- Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Avondale, AZ, diesel, score 67.8, #9 of 76
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ, aviation maintenance, score 67.0, #12 of 148
- Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Avondale, AZ, automotive, score 66.6, #20 of 415
- GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ, automotive, score 66.1, #22 of 415
- Pima Community College Tucson, AZ, aviation maintenance, score 62.6, #29 of 148
- Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ, automotive, score 60.2, #86 of 415
- Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ, automotive, score 55.7, #136 of 415
- Western Maricopa Education Center Glendale, AZ, aviation maintenance, score 36.8, #136 of 148
- Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ, automotive, score 36.1, #398 of 415
Best Mechanic Schools in Arizona, with 9 programs ranked in the state
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Leads Mechanic Pay in Arizona
7 areas are priced, and the one with the most jobs, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (11,340), pays $50,090, $520 above the $49,570 state median.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is both the biggest and the best-paying area at $50,090; Yuma, AZ is $5,580 lower at $44,510 (areas with 500 or more jobs).
Arizona nonmetropolitan area, outside any metropolitan area, counts 490 jobs (3 percent) at $44,620, -$4,950 against the state.
| Area | Median | Against Arizona | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $50,090 | +$520 | $36,120 to $82,570 | 11,340 |
| Tucson, AZ | $48,600 | -$970 | $32,000 to $76,200 | 2,150 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $46,670 | -$2,900 | $31,410 to $77,620 | 540 |
| Yuma, AZ | $44,510 | -$5,060 | $31,840 to $74,430 | 540 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $47,480 | -$2,090 | $34,270 to $77,740 | 490 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $49,030 | -$540 | $36,430 to $94,420 | 300 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $44,540 | -$5,030 | $30,690 to $76,630 | 220 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $44,620 | -$4,950 | $31,270 to $73,430 | 490 |
A $1,050 Shortfall Against National Mechanic Salary in Arizona
The 10th percentile, $34,660, tracks the national floor, but the 90th stops at $79,330, $2,460 below the national figure. The $44,670 spread from bottom tenth to top tenth comes close to the national gap.
| Measure | Arizona | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,660 | $34,660 | +$0 |
| 25th percentile | $37,760 | $38,900 | -$1,140 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,570 | $50,620 | -$1,050 |
| 75th percentile | $65,360 | $70,430 | -$5,070 |
| 90th percentile | $79,330 | $81,790 | -$2,460 |
| Mean | $55,680 | $56,420 | -$740 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 16,400 | 704,640 |
Half of Arizona mechanics fall between $37,760 and $65,360, and each edge trails its national counterpart (-$1,140, -$5,070).
The $55,680 mean runs $6,110 past the median because of the top of the scale.
The 10th percentile figure of $34,660 marks a spot in the pay distribution, not entry pay.
Arizona Between Pennsylvania and Indiana on Mechanic Pay
Indiana is the closest, $210 less at $49,360; Pennsylvania follows above at $49,800, a gap of $230.
22 other states land within $2,500 of $49,570, and 9 of them within $1,000. The order is tightly packed here.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Arizona
What is a typical mechanic salary in Arizona?
The median is $49,570 per year ($23.83 an hour), which is $1,050 below the nation. Pay runs $34,660 to $79,330 from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Do aircraft mechanics out-earn auto mechanics in Arizona?
A premium of $25,730: $75,300 for aircraft mechanics against $49,570 for automotive technicians in the OEWS count.
Which mechanic school in Arizona ranks highest?
The top score belongs to Universal Technical Institute of Arizona in Avondale, AZ, at 67.8 out of 100 among 9 ranked programs.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Arizona for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Arizona
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.