salary$57,610 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$39,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,830per year
Jobs in the area1,220people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Columbia?
OK. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 29.0% of the median hvac technician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Columbia, SC area is $57,610 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $39,460 and $73,830.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 29.0% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbia, SC metro area.