Leadership Talent Report: Texas & South Central
Semiconductor fabs, LNG expansion and Sun Belt migration are absorbing every senior PM the market produces.
$259k
5.1% YoY
Austin, TX
$315k
1,480
260 active
82%
4 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 | $242k | $302k | $362k | Austin, TX ($315k) | San Antonio, TX ($285k) |
| Preconstruction Director | $180k | $224k | $269k | Austin, TX ($234k) | San Antonio, TX ($212k) |
| Chief Estimator | $208k | $259k | $311k | Austin, TX ($271k) | San Antonio, TX ($245k) |
| Senior Mechanical PM | $147k | $184k | $221k | Austin, TX ($192k) | San Antonio, TX ($174k) |
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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