Sheet Metal Talent Report: Western United States

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

Regional compensation by role

• Sheet Metal Foreman: $99k–$163k (mid $125k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $142k
• VDC / BIM Detailer: $91k–$149k (mid $114k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $130k
• VDC / BIM Manager: $130k–$213k (mid $164k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $186k
• Mechanical Superintendent: $120k–$197k (mid $151k); top metro Bay Area, CA at $172k

Market snapshot

• Median mid compensation: $151k
• Top-paying metro: Bay Area, CA ($186k)
• Candidates tracked: 4,039