How much does an HVAC Engineer make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Engineer in Detroit, MI is $77,693. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,474 to $82,857, with most professionals earning between $63,901 and $87,559.

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 $63,901 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $70,474 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $77,693 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $82,857 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $87,559 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $70,474 10% $63,901 90% $87,559 75% $82,857 $77,693 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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for HVAC Engineer ranges from $70,474 to $82,857 with the average base salary of $77,693. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,474 to $82,857 with the average total cash compensation of $77,693.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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