HVAC Designer Salary in San Diego, California

HVAC Designer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an HVAC Designer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Designer in San Diego, CA is $59,574. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,446 to $67,509, with most professionals earning between $47,866 and $74,733.

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10th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $47,866 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $53,446 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $59,574 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $67,509 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Designer Salary $74,733 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $53,446 10% $47,866 90% $74,733 75% $67,509 $59,574 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    MEP Mechanical Designer I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    HVAC Designer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    MEP Mechanical Designer III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of HVAC Designer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for HVAC Designer ranges from $53,446 to $67,509 with the average base salary of $59,574. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,446 to $67,509 with the average total cash compensation of $59,574.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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