HVAC Jobs in Hilton Head Island, SC
Find HVAC technician, installer, and apprentice jobs in Hilton Head Island, SC. The metro employs about 420 HVAC pros earning an average of $57,380 per year.
$57,380
Avg Salary
420
HVAC Employed
Salary Distribution
10th Pct
$39,090
entry-level
25th Pct
$48,400
early career
Median
$58,280
typical wage
75th Pct
$64,300
experienced
90th Pct
$74,620
senior tech
Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
Cost of Living
Disposable Income
$20,502
After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year
How we calculated this
$57,380
$4,902
$4,390
$3,443
$44,646
$24,144
$20,502
2BR rent based on HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,705/month for the metro.
Federal and FICA tax computed for a single filer using the standard deduction. State income tax uses state-specific brackets where applicable. Annual rent derived from HUD 2024 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in this metro area.
Industry Snapshot
Contracting Businesses
34
AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222
HVAC Mechanics Employed
420
SOC 49-9021 · BLS OEWS
Establishment data from BLS QCEW NAICS 238222. Employment Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Some smaller metros suppressed by BLS privacy rules.
Climate Profile
2A
Hot-Humid
Hilton Head Island has a Hot-Humid climate where cooling demand drives the HVAC season. Expect a busy summer peak with AC service calls and condenser replacements, plus moderate winter work on heat pumps and gas furnaces.
Climate zone classification per IECC 2021 (International Energy Conservation Code).
Training & Education
There are 2 accredited HVAC programs within about 40 miles of Hilton Head Island, ranked here by graduates per year:
Savannah Technical College · Public · Certificate, Associate degree · Savannah, GA · 30 mi · 67 grads/yr · Visit site
Technical College of the Lowcountry · Public · Certificate · Beaufort, SC · 9 mi · 9 grads/yr · Visit site
For programs across the state, see our South Carolina HVAC schools guide.
