Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in South Carolina: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 77 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers postings on yourjobs.com in South Carolina between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 73% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $36.06 (n = 56 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $36.06 to $36.06. This page was built 20 October 2026.

81% of these postings are from Howell Chase Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Carolina, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$36.06$75,005
Median advertised hourly rate$36.06$75,005
75th percentile$36.06$75,005
Highest advertised rate we recorded$288.46$599,997

Sample

Sample size for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Carolina, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 202677
Postings that stated pay56 (73%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period98%
Postings with an employment type recorded1 (1%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded0%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded0%
Employers5
Cities4

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$288.46 per hour (hourly equivalent)
Figure in posting (period inferred as year)
$150,000 to $600,000 per year
Job title
Territory Account Manager (Pump, Power & HVAC)
Employer
EquipmentShare
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
First seen
29 September 2026
Posting text
“…fluid solutions, power solutions and more. Pay: $150,000 - $600,000 Total Compensation ($40,000 base salary + Uncapped…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers jobs in South Carolina

Employers posting the most Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers jobs in South Carolina
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Howell Chase Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing 62 $36.06 Open jobs
Jakes 12 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers postings and advertised pay by month in South Carolina
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 76 55 $36.06 $36.06 $36.06 0%
September 2026 1 1 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $57,300 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Carolina, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/hvac-mechanics/south-carolina

Questions about Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers pay in South Carolina

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Carolina?
The median advertised hourly rate for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Carolina was $36.06, based on 56 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $75,005 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 81% of these postings are from Howell Chase Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Carolina?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in South Carolina was $288.46 per hour, on a posting titled "Territory Account Manager (Pump, Power & HVAC)" from EquipmentShare in Columbia, South Carolina, first seen 29 September 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers jobs in South Carolina?
The employers with the most Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers postings in South Carolina between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Howell Chase Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing (62 postings) and Jakes (12 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers postings in South Carolina state the pay?
73% of the 77 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers postings in South Carolina between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (56 postings). Of those pay figures, 98% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers postings in South Carolina are full time?
Of the 1 postings (1%) that recorded an employment type, 0% were full time and 0% part time; 99% recorded none.