Sheet Metal 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

• Sheet Metal Foreman: $97k–$145k (mid $121k); top metro Austin, TX at $126k
• VDC / BIM Detailer: $89k–$133k (mid $111k); top metro Austin, TX at $116k
• VDC / BIM Manager: $128k–$190k (mid $159k); top metro Austin, TX at $166k
• Mechanical Superintendent: $117k–$175k (mid $146k); top metro Austin, TX at $153k

Market snapshot

• Median mid compensation: $146k
• Top-paying metro: Austin, TX ($166k)
• Candidates tracked: 1,480