§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
HVAC technicians in the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro earned a median of $24.00 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 18% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $19.56 to $29.99. About 140 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 290 of 350 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 49-9021
HVAC technicians, Brunswick-St. Simons, GA
25th pct$19.56per hour
Median$24.00per hour
75th pct$29.99per hour
10th pct$15.67
90th pct$36.45
Mean$25.37
Workers140
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $48/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- A load calculation and system design before a replacement
- Refrigerant handling (EPA Section 608 certified technicians)
- Permit, start-up and warranty registration
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Brunswick-St. Simons, GA · mean RSE 2.9%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.