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VDC / BIM Talent Report: Western United States

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

Regional compensation by role

  • 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 Estimator: $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

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