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BLS Wage Data · SC

HVAC Technician Salary
in South Carolina

The median HVAC technician salary in South Carolina is $43,720, which is 10.1% below the national median.

$43,720
Median Salary
$44,950
Mean Salary
$21.61/hr
Hourly Wage
7,280
Employment

Key Takeaways

The median HVAC technician salary in South Carolina is $43,720 per year ($21.61/hr mean), which is 10.1% below the U.S. median. Experienced techs (90th percentile) earn $62,940.

  • Entry-level (10th percentile): $29,270/yr
  • Median: $43,720/yr · Mean: $44,950/yr
  • 7,280 HVAC techs employed in South Carolina
  • Cost-of-living adjusted wage: $47,718/yr (COL index 94.2)
Distribution
Salary Percentiles
See how HVAC technician pay is distributed across experience levels in South Carolina.
90th Percentile
$62,940
75th Percentile
$52,940
Median
$43,720
25th Percentile
$35,600
10th Percentile
$29,270
Real Buying Power
Cost of Living Adjustment
South Carolina's cost of living index is 94.2 (national average = 100). After adjusting for cost of living, your effective annual wage is $47,718.
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, SOC code 49-9021 (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). Wage estimates reflect the most recent annual BLS OEWS release (April 2026, based on May 2025 survey data). Cost-of-living index from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). Data is for informational purposes; actual wages vary by employer, experience, and certification. View BLS source data ↗
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