HVAC & Mechanical Talent Report: Pacific (Hawaii & Guam)

Military construction and island logistics costs push mechanical compensation well above CONUS medians.

Regional compensation by role

• Mechanical Project Manager: $147k–$205k (mid $176k); top metro Guam at $179k
• Senior Mechanical PM: $174k–$242k (mid $207k); top metro Guam at $210k
• Mechanical Superintendent: $138k–$191k (mid $165k); top metro Guam at $167k
• HVAC Service Manager: $126k–$175k (mid $151k); top metro Guam at $153k
• HVAC Service Technician: $91k–$125k (mid $108k); top metro Guam at $109k
• Chiller Technician: $114k–$159k (mid $136k); top metro Guam at $138k

Market snapshot

• Median mid compensation: $165k
• Top-paying metro: Guam ($210k)
• Candidates tracked: 171