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Myrtle Beach is a smaller but steady HVAC market. Hot summers and long cooling seasons drive strong HVAC demand, while humidity keeps service and maintenance work steady. Based on the most recent BLS-backed salary data in your city import, the metro shows an average HVAC salary of $51,370 per year, with entry-level pay around $36,600 and senior-level pay around $61,130. The area also supports about 610 HVAC jobs.Most openings in Myrtle Beach center on residential service, light commercial work, maintenance calls, and replacement projects. That makes the metro a good fit for technicians who want steady service work, install experience, or a path into more complex commercial systems over time. If you can troubleshoot cleanly, communicate well with customers or facility teams, and stay strong on maintenance fundamentals, Myrtle Beach offers a solid place to build an HVAC career.

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What is the average HVAC salary in Myrtle Beach?

The average HVAC salary in Myrtle Beach is about $51,370 per year based on the most recent BLS data in your import. Entry-level roles start around $36,600, while senior HVAC technicians can reach about $61,130 depending on specialization, employer, and overtime.

Do you need a license to work HVAC in Myrtle Beach?

Yes — South Carolina has statewide HVAC licensing through South Carolina LLR / Contractor’s Licensing Board. The main credential is typically a Mechanical Contractor License (HVAC). Many technicians still work under a licensed contractor depending on the role. EPA Section 608 certification is required for refrigerant work. Always verify current requirements with South Carolina LLR / Contractor’s Licensing Board before making career decisions.

Is Myrtle Beach a good place to build an HVAC career?

Yes — Myrtle Beach offers a solid mix of HVAC work for technicians who want to grow. Hot summers and long cooling seasons drive strong HVAC demand, while humidity keeps service and maintenance work steady. The metro supports about 610 HVAC jobs in the current import, which points to a meaningful local market. Residential service, light commercial work, maintenance, and replacement jobs all help create multiple paths to build experience.

Myrtle Beach

Salary Data

HVAC Technician Pay

$51,370

/year avg salary

Entry

$36,600

Senior

$61,130

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Licensing

License Requirements

Mechanical Contractor License (HVAC) — State licenses mechanical contracting; residential HVAC has separate pathways

Administered by: South Carolina LLR / Contractor’s Licensing Board

EPA Section 608 certification required for refrigerant handling

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Training

Trade Schools and Programs

  • Technical College of the Lowcountry — HVAC Fundamentals Certificate | 23 credits / ~2 semesters | Cost not clearly posted | Tools + HVAC fundamentals. Program
  • Spartanburg Community College — HVAC Certificate | 42 academic weeks / 39 credits | Cost not clearly posted | Certificate pathway. Program
  • Midlands Technical College — Entry Level HVAC Technician Certificate | ~5 months (evenings) | Cost not clearly posted | Refrigeration cycle, electrical, heat pumps, airflow design, EPA 608 prep. Program

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