Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $54,690 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.29
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $71,020
Employed locally 370
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $54,690
    75th
    $61,820
    90th
    $71,020

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary vs area income 68% Median Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers salary is 32% 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,750
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,680
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $53,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,220
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $26.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.88 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island, SC is 8.6% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.