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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Engineer in Durham, NC is $75,727. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,691 to $80,761, with most professionals earning between $62,284 and $85,344.

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 $62,284 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $68,691 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $75,727 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $80,761 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $85,344 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25% $68,691 10% $62,284 90% $85,344 75% $80,761 $75,727 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 Durham, NC. The base salary for HVAC Engineer ranges from $68,691 to $80,761 with the average base salary of $75,727. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,691 to $80,761 with the average total cash compensation of $75,727.

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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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

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