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)
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
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.
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