Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Salary in Southern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,210 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $73,550
Employed locally 100
National median $59,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $40,480
    50th (median)
    $50,210
    75th
    $59,360
    90th
    $73,550

    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

    Related occupations in Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $41,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,610
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,940
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Southern South Carolina is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina 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 Southern South Carolina is 16.1% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,480.