HVAC Jobs in Sumter, SC

Salary Distribution

HVAC Salaries in Sumter, SC

10th Pct

$36,190

entry-level

25th Pct

$46,890

early career

Median

$49,880

typical wage

75th Pct

$58,240

experienced

90th Pct

$73,990

senior tech

Wage data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.

Cost of Living

Your HVAC Take-Home in Sumter

Disposable Income

$25,030

After taxes and 2-bedroom rent, per year

How we calculated this

Annual salary (BLS mean)

$53,350

Federal income tax

$4,418

FICA (Social Security + Medicare)

$4,081

State income tax

$3,201

After taxes

$41,650

Annual rent (2BR)

$16,620

Disposable income

$25,030

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

Sumter's HVAC Industry

Contracting Businesses

AC & refrigeration · NAICS 238222

HVAC Mechanics Employed

110

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

Sumter Climate & HVAC Demand

Warm-Humid

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Sumter has a Warm-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