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HVAC Technician salary in South Carolina
The middle half of HVAC technicians in South Carolina earned $22.39 to $30.28 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $36.31 or more.1 The median is 7% below the US median.2
- 10th
- $18.83
- 25th
- $22.39
- Median
- $27.22
- 75th
- $30.28
- 90th
- $36.31
- 10th
- $39,170
- 25th
- $46,560
- Median
- $56,610
- 75th
- $62,990
- 90th
- $75,530
Which South Carolina cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Florence has the highest median of the 8 metro areas below, $28.26 an hour; Sumter has the lowest, $23.98.1
- Florence$28.26
- Greenville–Anderson$28.25
- Charleston–North Charleston$28.08
- Hilton Head Island–Bluffton$28.02
- Spartanburg$27.79
- Columbia$27.70
- Myrtle Beach–Conway$26.07
- Sumter$23.98
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in South Carolina?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $75,530 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in South Carolina?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in South Carolina earned $18.83 an hour or less ($39,170 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.39 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in South Carolina?
Projections Central expects South Carolina to go from 7,590 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 8,340 in 2034, a change of 9.9%, with about 740 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 7,590 | 8,340 | 9.9% | 740 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in South Carolina?
HVAC technicians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in South Carolina. General contractors have the highest median, $36.23 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $36.23 | $75,350 | 13,150 |
| Electricians | $28.24 | $58,740 | 8,010 |
| HVAC Technicians | $27.22 | $56,610 | 6,920 |
| Plumbers | $25.93 | $53,940 | 5,770 |
| Roofers | $22.00 | $45,760 | 850 |
Where to train in South Carolina
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, South Carolina, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)