As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for HVAC Controls Engineer in Newark, NJ is $72,569, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,396 weekly, or $6,047 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for HVAC Controls Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for HVAC Controls Engineer in Newark, NJ vary widely, spanning from $58,262 to $81,919. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,080) and 75th percentile ($77,463), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,919 per year. This $12,383 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Newark HVAC Controls Engineer often earn 3.9% higher than national averages. However, Newark currently ranks 40 statewide for HVAC Controls Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
HVAC Controls Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile HVAC Controls Engineer Salary $58,262 Newark, NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile HVAC Controls Engineer Salary $65,080 Newark, NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile HVAC Controls Engineer Salary $72,569 Newark, NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile HVAC Controls Engineer Salary $77,463 Newark, NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile HVAC Controls Engineer Salary $81,919 Newark, NJ May 01, 2026
25% $65,080 10% $58,262 90% $81,919 75% $77,463 $72,569 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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