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HVAC Technician Salary
in South Carolina
HVAC Technicians in South Carolina (SC) earn a median of $51,600 a year, about $25 an hour. That runs roughly 10% below the national median for hvac technicians, with most earning between $33,000 and $82,400.
Bottom 10%
$33,000
SC Median
$51,600
Top 10%
$82,400
HVAC Technician pay by experience in South Carolina
- Apprentice / Helper$32,000$15/hr
Assisting installs and learning the trade.
- Service Technician$51,600$25/hr
EPA-certified and running calls solo.
- Lead / Senior Tech$71,200$34/hr
Commercial, controls, and crew-lead work.
HVAC Technician pay in South Carolina metros
- Charleston$51,400$25/hr
- Columbia$53,700$26/hr
- Greenville$52,300$25/hr
Licensing in South Carolina
HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems.
Frequently asked
- How much do hvac technicians make in South Carolina?
- HVAC Technicians in South Carolina earn a median of $51,600 per year, about $25 per hour. That is roughly 10% below the national median. Most earn between $33,000 and $82,400.
- What is the highest-paying place for hvac technicians in South Carolina?
- Among South Carolina's major metros, Columbia tends to pay hvac technicians the most, near $53,700 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a hvac technician in South Carolina?
- Yes. HVAC techs need a federal EPA Section 608 certification to handle refrigerant, and most states add their own license to install or service systems. Licensing in South Carolina is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
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Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for South Carolina by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.