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Controls & BAS Talent Report: Texas & South Central

Semiconductor fabs, LNG expansion and Sun Belt migration are absorbing every senior PM the market produces.

Regional compensation by role

  • Controls / BAS PM: $119k–$178k (mid $148k); top metro Austin, TX at $155k
  • Mechanical Sales Engineer: $99k–$148k (mid $123k); top metro Austin, TX at $129k
  • Mechanical Project Manager: $125k–$187k (mid $156k); top metro Austin, TX at $163k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $148k
  • Top-paying metro: Austin, TX ($163k)
  • Candidates tracked: 1,480

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