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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Engineer in Raleigh, NC is $76,263. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,177 to $81,333, with most professionals earning between $62,725 and $85,948.

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 $62,725 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $69,177 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $76,263 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $81,333 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $85,948 Raleigh,NC April 01, 2025
25% $69,177 10% $62,725 90% $85,948 75% $81,333 $76,263 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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for HVAC Engineer ranges from $69,177 to $81,333 with the average base salary of $76,263. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,177 to $81,333 with the average total cash compensation of $76,263.

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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

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

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