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Plumbing & Piping 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

  • Plumbing PM: $115k–$173k (mid $143k); top metro Austin, TX at $150k
  • Mechanical Superintendent: $117k–$175k (mid $146k); top metro Austin, TX at $153k
  • Mechanical Estimator: $117k–$175k (mid $146k); top metro Austin, TX at $153k
  • Boiler Technician: $87k–$130k (mid $108k); top metro Austin, TX at $113k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $146k
  • Top-paying metro: Austin, TX ($153k)
  • Candidates tracked: 1,480

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