Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Salary
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in Tucson, AZ make a median of $60,030 a year, or about $28.86 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $122K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.9), that's roughly $61,950 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,402/month, about 34.9% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $60K get you in Tucson?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Tucson’s Regional Price Parity (96.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Tucson
Tucson sits well above the national pay line for recreational vehicle service technicians, local pay runs about 15% higher than the U.S. median of $52K. Rent runs $1,402/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 96.9) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for recreational vehicle service technicians in metros near Tucson, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $49K | $48K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $63K | $56K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $63K | $59K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $60K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tucson, AZ
Entry-level recreational vehicle service technicians (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $122K or more, a $82K spread from bottom to top.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $68K | +31% | 1,070 |
| Nevada | $65K | +25% | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $62K | +19% | 40 |
| North Carolina | $62K | +19% | 400 |
| Massachusetts | $61K | +18% | 240 |
| New Jersey | $61K | +17% | 90 |
| Colorado | $61K | +17% | 530 |
| Florida | $61K | +16% | 1,040 |
| Minnesota | $59K | +14% | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $59K | +13% | 270 |
| Tennessee | $58K | +12% | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $58K | +12% | 330 |
| Utah | $58K | +12% | 240 |
| New York | $58K | +11% | 370 |
| Montana | $57K | +10% | 140 |
| Indiana | $57K | +9% | 1,290 |
| Nebraska | $57K | +9% | 110 |
| South Carolina | $56K | +9% | 230 |
| Wyoming | $56K | +8% | 30 |
| Oregon | $55K | +5% | 650 |
| Alaska | $54K | +5% | 120 |
| Ohio | $54K | +5% | 590 |
| Georgia | $53K | +2% | 490 |
| Washington | $52K | +1% | 500 |
| Connecticut | $51K | -1% | 30 |
| North Dakota | $50K | -3% | 60 |
| New Mexico | $50K | -4% | 150 |
| Texas | $50K | -4% | 1,890 |
| Idaho | $50K | -5% | 370 |
| Arizona | $49K | -5% | 900 |
| Maine | $49K | -6% | 120 |
| Arkansas | $49K | -6% | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | -7% | 640 |
| Iowa | $48K | -8% | 420 |
| Kentucky | $48K | -8% | 200 |
| Alabama | $48K | -8% | 370 |
| Illinois | $48K | -8% | 180 |
| Missouri | $47K | -10% | 460 |
| Mississippi | $46K | -11% | 170 |
| Louisiana | $45K | -13% | 360 |
| Kansas | $45K | -13% | 130 |
| Michigan | $42K | -20% | 640 |
| Virginia | $41K | -21% | 340 |
| South Dakota | $40K | -23% | 30 |
| West Virginia | $36K | -31% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a recreational vehicle service technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Tucson?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $60K, rent takes 34.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,402/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for recreational vehicle service technicians in Tucson?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new recreational vehicle service technicians typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,344/month. At HUD’s $1,402/month FMR, rent would take 60% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is recreational vehicle service technician a high-paying job in Tucson?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $60K here vs. $52K nationally.
How does Tucson compare to the national average for recreational vehicle service technicians?
Tucson pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $52K — that’s +15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $62K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do recreational vehicle service technicians make in Tucson, AZ?
The median is $60,030 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,060, and experienced recreational vehicle service technicians can clear $121,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Tucson?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,064/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,402/month, which eats 34.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a recreational vehicle service technicians salary go in Tucson?
Tucson has a Regional Price Parity of 96.9 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median recreational vehicle service technicians salary is worth about $61,950 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do recreational vehicle service technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.