How much does an HVAC Engineer make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Engineer in Columbia, SC is $71,750. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,083 to $76,519, with most professionals earning between $59,013 and $80,861.

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 $59,013 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $65,083 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $71,750 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $76,519 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $80,861 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25% $65,083 10% $59,013 90% $80,861 75% $76,519 $71,750 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    HVAC Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    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 Columbia, SC. The base salary for HVAC Engineer ranges from $65,083 to $76,519 with the average base salary of $71,750. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,083 to $76,519 with the average total cash compensation of $71,750.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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