As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for HVAC Engineer in Cincinnati, OH is $75,467, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,451 weekly, or $6,289 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 Cincinnati, OH vary widely, spanning from $66,324 to $87,607. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,681) and 75th percentile ($81,822), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,607 per year. This $11,141 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, Cincinnati HVAC Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Cincinnati currently ranks 461 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 $66,324 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $70,681 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $75,467 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $81,822 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $87,607 Cincinnati, OH May 01, 2026
25% $70,681 10% $66,324 90% $87,607 75% $81,822 $75,467 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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About Cincinnati, Ohio    Cincinnati (/ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/ SIN-sih-NAT-ee) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and is the government seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, t....More

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