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Mechanical Leadership 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

  • VP of Operations: $247k–$421k (mid $330k); top metro New York, NY at $367k
  • Preconstruction Director: $184k–$312k (mid $245k); top metro New York, NY at $272k
  • Chief Estimator: $213k–$361k (mid $283k); top metro New York, NY at $314k
  • Senior Mechanical PM: $151k–$256k (mid $201k); top metro New York, NY at $223k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $283k
  • Top-paying metro: New York, NY ($367k)
  • Candidates tracked: 2,617

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