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Mechanical Leadership 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

  • VP of Operations: $242k–$362k (mid $302k); top metro Austin, TX at $315k
  • Preconstruction Director: $180k–$269k (mid $224k); top metro Austin, TX at $234k
  • Chief Estimator: $208k–$311k (mid $259k); top metro Austin, TX at $271k
  • Senior Mechanical PM: $147k–$221k (mid $184k); top metro Austin, TX at $192k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $259k
  • Top-paying metro: Austin, TX ($315k)
  • Candidates tracked: 1,480

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