Free calculators built on real market data for Arizona contractors. See exactly what you should charge — and what you're leaving behind.
Enter your costs and trade. See your correct price, what you're actually making, and how you compare to top performers in your trade.
Your technician's time at your true loaded cost
What you paid for parts, not what you charge
Truck, insurance, tools, office — as % of direct costs
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HVAC Industry Benchmarks (2026)
Gross Margin
20–30%
Net Margin
5–10%
Parts Markup
25–50%
Labor Markup
20–30%
Most contractors charge what feels right. This calculator shows what your business actually needs per billable hour to hit your income goals — after overhead, taxes, and time off.
Truck payment, insurance, tools, phone, software — per year
Hours actually on the job — not driving, quoting, or admin
What you want to take home after overhead (pre-tax)
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Industry Context (Tucson / Arizona 2026)
HVAC / Plumbing
$85–$150/hr billed
Electrical
$90–$140/hr billed
Painting / Handyman
$60–$110/hr billed
A $25/hr technician costs you ~$36/hr loaded (taxes, workers comp, benefits). Your billing rate must clear that plus overhead plus profit.
Got a quote from a contractor? Enter the trade, job type, and quoted price. We'll tell you if it's in the fair range for Tucson — or if you should get a second opinion.
Got a quote from a contractor? Enter the details and we'll compare it to real Tucson market rates — so you know if it's fair before you sign.
Ranges based on Tucson/Southern Arizona market data, 2026. Not a substitute for a licensed contractor's estimate.
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