Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| South Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,610 | $62,937 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.22 | $30.26 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $60,416.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HVAC Technician in South Carolina is $56,610, or about $27.22 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HVAC Technicians is $62,937. South Carolina is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level hvac technicians in South Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,920 hvac technician jobs on record and a median salary of $56,610, South Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, hvac technicians rank 345 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 52% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay at $91,140, Avionics Technicians at $81,720, Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers at $78,250 — all figures are median annual wages for South Carolina.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. South Carolina levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 95.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, hvac technicians rank 345 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 52% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in South Carolina | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $91,140 | $230 |
| Avionics Technicians | $81,720 | $270 |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $78,250 | $40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $76,870 | $2,690 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $75,490 | $1,130 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $75,160 | $1,660 |
South Carolina levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 95.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 713 occupations in South Carolina.