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HVAC Technician Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$27.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,427/year ($3,786/month) for a single filer
HVAC Technician pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,920 HVAC Technician jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 49-9021, “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median HVAC Technician salary of $56,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,427 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,613 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,331 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,240 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,427 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,786 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HVAC Technician make in South Carolina?
- The median HVAC Technician salary in South Carolina is $56,610 per year ($27.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,560 and $62,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a HVAC Technician in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $56,610, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $45,427 per year ($3,786 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many HVAC Technician jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 6,920 HVAC Technician jobs in South Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Carolina.