What are the current salary trends in mechanical and electrical contracting?

At Kimmel & Associates, our consultants speak with thousands of construction professionals every year, giving us a unique perspective and real-time insights into how compensation, hiring trends, and leadership needs are evolving within the mechanical and electrical contracting industries. We use this knowledge to better serve both companies and professionals nationwide.

We are proud to share the 2025 Kimmel & Associates Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Compensation Review, featuring base salary ranges and compensation benchmarks for key roles across the sector. This data helps industry leaders make informed decisions and understand how their compensation aligns with current market conditions.

Which positions are included in this year’s Mechanical & Electrical Contracting Compensation Review?

Our report covers a wide range of leadership and operational roles, including:

• President / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Vice President of Operations
• Vice President of Construction
• Director of Field Operations
• Senior Superintendent
• Superintendent
• Senior Project Manager
• Project Manager
• Chief Estimator / Preconstruction Manager
• Estimator
• Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
• Business Development Director / Manager
• Safety Director
• BIM/VDC Leader

How should this compensation data be used?

• Compensation varies significantly based on title, company size, industry specialization, and region.
• This review should be considered a helpful tool for research, not an exact measure of compensation.
• For compensation guidance or confidential market insights, please contact our team.

Why trust Kimmel’s mechanical and electrical recruiting experts?

Our mechanical and electrical recruiting team brings more than 150 years of combined experience, partnering with many of the nation’s leading contractors.

We specialize in confidential executive searches across many verticals, including:

We help companies find top talent that advances operations and drives long-term success.

Kimmel & Associates is your trusted nationwide partner in mechanical and electrical executive recruiting.

***We are grateful to Kimmel’s Mechanical & Electrical Division Leaders for contributing their unique perspectives, which made this report possible: Mark Jones (Nationwide), Zack Jaynes (Midwest), Michael Thurman (West Coast), Mark Sevier (South), David Williams (South/South Central), Mike Frosaker (Midwest), Matt Hedden (Northeast), Jordan Greer (Florida), and Zach Coddington (Northeast).