Controls / BAS Talent Report: Texas & South Central
Semiconductor fabs, LNG expansion and Sun Belt migration are absorbing every senior PM the market produces.
$148k
5.1% YoY
Austin, TX
$163k
1,480
260 active
39%
4 metros
Regional mid compensation by role
Role-by-role compensation bands
| Role | Region low | Region mid | Region high | Top metro | Value metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls / BAS PM | $119k | $148k | $178k | Austin, TX ($155k) | San Antonio, TX ($140k) |
| Mechanical Sales Engineer | $99k | $123k | $148k | Austin, TX ($129k) | San Antonio, TX ($117k) |
| Mechanical Project Manager | $125k | $156k | $187k | Austin, TX ($163k) | San Antonio, TX ($148k) |
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
- Houston, TX×1.00
- Dallas, TX×1.02
- Austin, TX×1.05
- San Antonio, TX×0.95
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