Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in South Carolina
Also called: HVAC Mechanics
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Carolina earn a median of $56,610 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($61,010)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,920
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,170; the top 10% earn over $75,530. Nationally the range is $40,050 to $95,210.
States ranked near South Carolina
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in South Carolina
How much do heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers make in South Carolina?
The median is $56,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,170 and the top 10% earn over $75,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $61,010). Living costs are not included.