HVAC Engineer Salary in San Jose, California

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HVAC Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does an HVAC Engineer make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an HVAC Engineer in San Jose, CA is $98,380. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,054 to $106,559, with most professionals earning between $84,385 and $114,005.

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10th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $84,385 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $91,054 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $98,380 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $106,559 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile HVAC Engineer Salary $114,005 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $91,054 10% $84,385 90% $114,005 75% $106,559 $98,380 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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    Mechanical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for HVAC Engineer ranges from $91,054 to $106,559 with the average base salary of $98,380. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,538 to $109,606 with the average total cash compensation of $100,319.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with HVAC Engineer: Design, Control Systems

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