Leadership Talent Report: Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
Union density, life-sciences buildouts and federal infrastructure spend are keeping compensation the richest in the country.
$283k
4.6% YoY
New York, NY
$367k
2,617
456 active
106%
7 metros
Regional mid compensation by role
Role-by-role compensation bands
| Role | Region low | Region mid | Region high | Top metro | Value metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Operations | $247k | $330k | $421k | New York, NY ($367k) | Pittsburgh, PA ($291k) |
| Preconstruction Director | $184k | $245k | $312k | New York, NY ($272k) | Pittsburgh, PA ($216k) |
| Chief Estimator | $213k | $283k | $361k | New York, NY ($314k) | Pittsburgh, PA ($250k) |
| Senior Mechanical PM | $151k | $201k | $256k | New York, NY ($223k) | Pittsburgh, PA ($178k) |
Ranges reflect Gulfstream placement data (2024–Q1 2026) cross-checked against BLS OEWS. Mid = midpoint for 8–15 yr experience; low/high apply a ±15% envelope for junior and senior seniority.
Metros covered in this report
- New York, NY×1.22
- Northern New Jersey×1.15
- Boston, MA×1.15
- Philadelphia, PA×1.05
- Pittsburgh, PA×0.97
- Washington, DC×1.12
- Baltimore, MD×1.03
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