As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for HVAC Engineer in Augusta, GA is $71,871, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,382 weekly, or $5,989 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for HVAC Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for HVAC Engineer in Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $63,157 to $83,447. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,310) and 75th percentile ($77,930), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,447 per year. This $10,620 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Augusta HVAC Engineer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 665 statewide for HVAC 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 Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $63,157 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $67,310 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $71,871 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $77,930 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $83,447 Augusta, GA August 01, 2026
25% $67,310 10% $63,157 90% $83,447 75% $77,930 $71,871 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    HVAC Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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