How much does an HVAC Engineer make in Charlotte, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Engineer in Charlotte, NC is $75,082. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,106 to $80,073, with most professionals earning between $61,754 and $84,617.

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 $61,754 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $68,106 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $75,082 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $80,073 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $84,617 Charlotte,NC April 01, 2025
25% $68,106 10% $61,754 90% $84,617 75% $80,073 $75,082 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of HVAC Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for HVAC Engineer ranges from $68,106 to $80,073 with the average base salary of $75,082. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,106 to $80,073 with the average total cash compensation of $75,082.

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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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