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South Carolina refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage, county by county
A refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic's Davis-Bacon prevailing wage in South Carolina runs from $7.25 an hour in Williamsburg County to $21.98 in Horry County. The median county is $7.25.
Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic rate in each South Carolina county, A to Z
| County | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abbeville CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Greenwood County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260055 Mod 1 |
Aiken CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Aiken County group | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260032 Mod 1 |
Allendale CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Orangeburg County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260054 Mod 1 |
Anderson CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.11 | $0.00 | $19.11 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260021 Mod 1 |
Bamberg CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Orangeburg County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260054 Mod 1 |
Barnwell CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Orangeburg County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260054 Mod 1 |
Beaufort CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Beaufort County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260057 Mod 1 |
Berkeley CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.24 | $2.69 | $21.93 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260022 Mod 1 |
Calhoun CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Lexington County group | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260033 Mod 1 |
Charleston CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.24 | $2.69 | $21.93 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260023 Mod 1 |
Chester CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Lancaster County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260052 Mod 1 |
Chesterfield CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Lancaster County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260052 Mod 1 |
Clarendon CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Clarendon County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260053 Mod 1 |
Colleton CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Beaufort County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260057 Mod 1 |
Darlington CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Florence County group | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260005 Mod 1 |
Dillon CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Clarendon County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260053 Mod 1 |
Dorchester CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.24 | $2.69 | $21.93 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260024 Mod 1 |
Edgefield CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Aiken County group | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260032 Mod 1 |
Fairfield CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Lexington County group | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260033 Mod 1 |
Florence CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Florence County group | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260005 Mod 1 |
Georgetown CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Beaufort County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260057 Mod 1 |
Greenville CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.11 | $0.00 | $19.11 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260025 Mod 1 |
Greenwood CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Greenwood County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260055 Mod 1 |
Hampton CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Beaufort County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260057 Mod 1 |
Horry CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.36 | $2.62 | $21.98 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260026 Mod 1 |
Jasper CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Beaufort County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260057 Mod 1 |
Kershaw CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260027 Mod 1 |
Lancaster CountyAIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC · Lancaster County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260052 Mod 1 |
Laurens CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Pickens County group | $19.11 | $0.00 | $19.11 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260006 Mod 1 |
Lee CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Clarendon County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260053 Mod 1 |
Lexington CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Lexington County group | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260033 Mod 1 |
Marion CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Clarendon County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260053 Mod 1 |
Marlboro CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Clarendon County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260053 Mod 1 |
McCormick CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Greenwood County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260055 Mod 1 |
Newberry CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Greenwood County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260055 Mod 1 |
Orangeburg CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Orangeburg County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260054 Mod 1 |
Pickens CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Pickens County group | $19.11 | $0.00 | $19.11 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260006 Mod 1 |
Richland CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260028 Mod 1 |
Saluda CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) · Lexington County group | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260033 Mod 1 |
Spartanburg CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.11 | $0.00 | $19.11 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260029 Mod 1 |
Sumter CountyHVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $1.93 | $21.64 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260030 Mod 1 |
Williamsburg CountyHVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE · Clarendon County group | $7.25 | $0.00 | $7.25 | May 18, 2026 | SC20260053 Mod 1 |
Main refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in each county, Davis-Bacon wage determinations on SAM.gov, as of October 25, 2026. A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)). Checked October 25, 2026.
How much does a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic make on prevailing wage in South Carolina?
$7.25 to $21.98 an hour depending on the county; the median county pays $7.25. 9 groups of counties with identical rates and 10 with rates of their own, highest main rate first.
- Horry County1 county$21.98
- Berkeley County1 county$21.93
- Charleston County1 county$21.93
- Dorchester County1 county$21.93
- Lexington County group4 counties$21.64
- Aiken County group2 counties$21.64
- Florence County group2 counties$21.64
- Kershaw County1 county$21.64
- Richland County1 county$21.64
- Sumter County1 county$21.64
- Pickens County group2 counties$19.11
- Anderson County1 county$19.11
- Greenville County1 county$19.11
- Spartanburg County1 county$19.11
- Clarendon County group6 counties$7.25
- Beaufort County group5 counties$7.25
- Greenwood County group4 counties$7.25
- Orangeburg County group4 counties$7.25
- Lancaster County group3 counties$7.25
Which counties share a rate
| Counties | Main classification | Base wage | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horry County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.36 | $21.98 |
| Berkeley County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.24 | $21.93 |
| Charleston County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.24 | $21.93 |
| Dorchester County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.24 | $21.93 |
| Lexington County group, 4 localities: Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Saluda | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $21.64 |
| Aiken County group, 2 localities: Aiken, Edgefield | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $21.64 |
| Florence County group, 2 localities: Darlington, Florence | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $21.64 |
| Kershaw County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $21.64 |
| Richland County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $21.64 |
| Sumter County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.71 | $21.64 |
| Pickens County group, 2 localities: Laurens, Pickens | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.11 | $19.11 |
| Anderson County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.11 | $19.11 |
| Greenville County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.11 | $19.11 |
| Spartanburg County | HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY) | $19.11 | $19.11 |
| Clarendon County group, 6 localities: Clarendon, Dillon, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Williamsburg | HVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Beaufort County group, 5 localities: Beaufort, Colleton, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper | HVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Greenwood County group, 4 localities: Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick, Newberry | HVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Orangeburg County group, 4 localities: Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Orangeburg | HVAC MECHANIC/DUCT & PIPE | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Lancaster County group, 3 localities: Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster | AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC | $7.25 | $7.25 |
9 groups of counties with identical DOL rates, and 10 counties with rates of their own.
Questions about South Carolina refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic pay
What is the refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage in Greenville County?
$19.11 an hour: a $19.11 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, under wage determination SC20260025, modification 1. Overtime and every refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic classification in Greenville County.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage include fringe benefits?
Yes. In Greenville County the $19.11 total is a $19.11 base wage plus $0.00 in fringe benefits, about 0% of the total. The employer owes the full amount for every hour worked.
Does refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic prevailing wage pay overtime in South Carolina?
Davis-Bacon rates are straight time. On contracts over $100,000, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requires 1½ times the basic rate for hours over 40 in a workweek (40 U.S.C. 3702). The fringe is owed for every hour at its straight-time amount.
Do apprentice refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics get this rate?
Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Why do some counties have the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate?
DOL often publishes the same refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rates for several counties. Across South Carolina, the 42 counties with a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic rate fall into 19 distinct sets of rates, and 9 of those sets are shared by more than one county; the largest covers 6 counties (the Clarendon County group).