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Mechanical Leadership Talent Report: Pacific (Hawaii & Guam)

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

Regional compensation by role

  • VP of Operations: $286k–$397k (mid $341k); top metro Guam at $345k
  • Preconstruction Director: $212k–$294k (mid $253k); top metro Guam at $256k
  • Chief Estimator: $245k–$340k (mid $292k); top metro Guam at $296k
  • Senior Mechanical PM: $174k–$242k (mid $207k); top metro Guam at $210k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $292k
  • Top-paying metro: Guam ($345k)
  • Candidates tracked: 171

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