How much does an HVAC Engineer make in CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Engineer in California is $85,830. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,440 to $92,967, with most professionals earning between $73,621 and $99,464.

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 $73,621 CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $79,440 CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $85,830 CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $92,967 CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $99,464 CA March 01, 2025
25% $79,440 10% $73,621 90% $99,464 75% $92,967 $85,830 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $82,017 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $83,185 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $86,142 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $81,862 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $79,761 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $84,897 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $82,251 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $77,504 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $94,935 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $94,701 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    HVAC Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Mechanical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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