How much does an HVAC Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Engineer in the United States is $77,685. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,466 to $82,849, with most professionals earning between $63,895 and $87,550.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
HVAC Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $63,895 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $70,466 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $77,685 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $82,849 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $87,550 US April 01, 2025
25% $70,466 10% $63,895 90% $87,550 75% $82,849 $77,685 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    HVAC Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Mechanical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Skills associated with HVAC Engineer: Design, Control Systems

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