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Plumbing & Piping 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

  • Plumbing PM: $116k–$177k (mid $141k); top metro Chicago, IL at $154k
  • Mechanical Superintendent: $118k–$180k (mid $143k); top metro Chicago, IL at $157k
  • Mechanical Estimator: $118k–$180k (mid $143k); top metro Chicago, IL at $157k
  • Boiler Technician: $88k–$133k (mid $106k); top metro Chicago, IL at $116k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $143k
  • Top-paying metro: Chicago, IL ($157k)
  • Candidates tracked: 2,455

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