HVAC & Mechanical Talent Report: Midwestern United States

Reshoring, EV, and mission-critical work in Ohio and the Great Lakes are compressing the historical Midwest discount.

Regional compensation by role

• Mechanical Project Manager: $127k–$193k (mid $153k); top metro Chicago, IL at $168k
• Senior Mechanical PM: $149k–$227k (mid $180k); top metro Chicago, IL at $197k
• Mechanical Superintendent: $118k–$180k (mid $143k); top metro Chicago, IL at $157k
• HVAC Service Manager: $108k–$164k (mid $131k); top metro Chicago, IL at $143k
• HVAC Service Technician: $77k–$118k (mid $94k); top metro Chicago, IL at $103k
• Chiller Technician: $98k–$150k (mid $119k); top metro Chicago, IL at $130k

Market snapshot

• Median mid compensation: $143k
• Top-paying metro: Chicago, IL ($197k)
• Candidates tracked: 2,455