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Plumbing & Piping Talent Report: Western United States

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

Regional compensation by role

  • Plumbing PM: $118k–$194k (mid $148k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $169k
  • Mechanical Superintendent: $120k–$197k (mid $151k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $172k
  • Mechanical Estimator: $120k–$197k (mid $151k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $172k
  • Boiler Technician: $88k–$145k (mid $112k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $127k

Market snapshot

  • Median mid compensation: $151k
  • Top-paying metro: Bay Area, CA ($172k)
  • Candidates tracked: 4,039

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