§ 03 Trade wages
HVAC technicians in Spartanburg, SC
HVAC technicians in the Spartanburg, SC metro earned a median of $27.79 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 5% lower than the national median of $29.33. The middle half earned $22.74 to $31.26. About 390 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 226 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, Spartanburg, SC
25th pct$22.74per hour
Median$27.79per hour
75th pct$31.26per hour
10th pct$19.56
90th pct$36.98
Mean$27.87
Workers390
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $56/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 · Spartanburg, SC · mean RSE 2.5%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.