Leadership Talent Report: Pacific (Hawaii & Guam)
Military construction and island logistics costs push mechanical compensation well above CONUS medians.
$292k
5.5% YoY
Guam
$345k
171
33 active
69%
2 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 | $286k | $341k | $397k | Guam ($345k) | Honolulu, HI ($336k) |
| Preconstruction Director | $212k | $253k | $294k | Guam ($256k) | Honolulu, HI ($250k) |
| Chief Estimator | $245k | $292k | $340k | Guam ($296k) | Honolulu, HI ($289k) |
| Senior Mechanical PM | $174k | $207k | $242k | Guam ($210k) | Honolulu, HI ($205k) |
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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