Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $58,380 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $77,210
Employed locally 1,230
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $47,950
    50th (median)
    $58,380
    75th
    $64,020
    90th
    $77,210

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 71% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $96,610
    Fairbanks-College, AK $84,230
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,980
    Alaska $83,660
    District of Columbia $83,390
    Longview-Kelso, WA $80,890

    Nearby metros — Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,760
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $63,110
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,480
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,200
    Wisconsin $62,030
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,610

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,370
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,300
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,620
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Charleston, SC is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.05 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salaries?

    The median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary in Charleston, SC is 2.4% below the national median of $59,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Charleston?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,950.