HVAC & Mechanical Talent Report: Pacific (Hawaii & Guam)
Military construction and island logistics costs push mechanical compensation well above CONUS medians.
$165k
5.5% YoY
Guam
$210k
171
33 active
97%
2 metros
Regional mid compensation by role
Role-by-role compensation bands
| Role | Region low | Region mid | Region high | Top metro | Value metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Project Manager | $147k | $176k | $205k | Guam ($179k) | Honolulu, HI ($174k) |
| Senior Mechanical PM | $174k | $207k | $242k | Guam ($210k) | Honolulu, HI ($205k) |
| Mechanical Superintendent | $138k | $165k | $191k | Guam ($167k) | Honolulu, HI ($163k) |
| HVAC Service Manager | $126k | $151k | $175k | Guam ($153k) | Honolulu, HI ($149k) |
| HVAC Service Technician | $91k | $108k | $125k | Guam ($109k) | Honolulu, HI ($107k) |
| Chiller Technician | $114k | $136k | $159k | Guam ($138k) | Honolulu, HI ($134k) |
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
- Honolulu, HI×1.12
- Guam×1.15
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