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Mechanical Leadership Talent Report: Western United States

Data-center backlog and California healthcare pipelines continue to pull mechanical wages upward.

Regional compensation by role

  • VP of Operations: $247k–$408k (mid $312k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $355k
  • Preconstruction Director: $184k–$302k (mid $231k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $263k
  • Chief Estimator: $213k–$350k (mid $267k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $304k
  • Senior Mechanical PM: $151k–$248k (mid $190k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $216k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $267k
  • Top-paying metro: Bay Area, CA ($355k)
  • Candidates tracked: 4,039

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