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Controls & BAS Talent Report: Northeast & Mid-Atlantic

Union density, life-sciences buildouts and federal infrastructure spend are keeping compensation the richest in the country.

Regional compensation by role

  • Controls / BAS PM: $122k–$207k (mid $162k); top metro New York, NY at $180k
  • Mechanical Sales Engineer: $101k–$172k (mid $135k); top metro New York, NY at $150k
  • Mechanical Project Manager: $128k–$218k (mid $170k); top metro New York, NY at $190k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $162k
  • Top-paying metro: New York, NY ($190k)
  • Candidates tracked: 2,617

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