Salaries in Illinois
This is the Data Center Headhunters salary guide.
342 roles with a BLS median in Illinois (statewide), ranked by median annual wage. Source: BLS, May 2025.
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| Rank | Role | SOC | Median | P25 to P75 | Employment | Relative to all occupations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEO / President, Data Center Platform | 11-1011 (Broader occupation) | $331,920 | $186,440 to $428,710 | 4,620 | 6.39 times |
| 2 | Chief Operating Officer, Data Center | 11-1011 (Broader occupation) | $331,920 | $186,440 to $428,710 | 4,620 | 6.39 times |
| 3 | General Manager / Country Manager, Data Center | 11-1011 (Broader occupation) | $331,920 | $186,440 to $428,710 | 4,620 | 6.39 times |
| 4 | Head of Development / Chief Development Officer | 11-1011 (Broader occupation) | $331,920 | $186,440 to $428,710 | 4,620 | 6.39 times |
| 5 | AI Cluster Deployment Manager | 11-3021 (Broader occupation) | $171,730 | $133,220 to $212,040 | 31,680 | 3.31 times |
| 6 | Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure | 11-3021 (Broader occupation) | $171,730 | $133,220 to $212,040 | 31,680 | 3.31 times |
| 7 | Data Center IT Operations Manager | 11-3021 (Broader occupation) | $171,730 | $133,220 to $212,040 | 31,680 | 3.31 times |
| 8 | Hardware Operations / Server Lifecycle Manager | 11-3021 (Broader occupation) | $171,730 | $133,220 to $212,040 | 31,680 | 3.31 times |
| 9 | NOC Manager | 11-3021 (Broader occupation) | $171,730 | $133,220 to $212,040 | 31,680 | 3.31 times |
| 10 | Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio | 11-3031 (Broader occupation) | $165,880 | $128,370 to $216,800 | 52,720 | 3.19 times |
| 11 | Capital Markets / Investment Manager | 11-3031 (Broader occupation) | $165,880 | $128,370 to $216,800 | 52,720 | 3.19 times |
| 12 | PPA / Renewable Energy Origination Manager | 11-3031 (Broader occupation) | $165,880 | $128,370 to $216,800 | 52,720 | 3.19 times |
| 13 | BIM Manager | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 14 | Commissioning Manager | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 15 | Controls Manager (Owner Side) | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 16 | Design Manager, Data Center | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 17 | Design Standards Manager (Reference Design) | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 18 | Director of Commissioning | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 19 | MEP Engineering Manager | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 20 | MEP Principal / Engineering Director | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 21 | Project Controls Manager | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 22 | QA/QC Manager, Mission Critical | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 23 | Quality Director, Mission Critical | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 24 | Senior Commissioning Manager / Cx Lead | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 25 | VDC Manager | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 26 | VP of Design & Engineering | 11-9041 (Broader occupation) | $163,610 | $133,070 to $200,190 | 8,900 | 3.15 times |
| 27 | Marketing Manager, Data Center | 11-2021 (Broader occupation) | $162,860 | $124,300 to $212,040 | 21,140 | 3.13 times |
| 28 | Pricing / Deal Desk Manager | 11-2021 (Broader occupation) | $162,860 | $124,300 to $212,040 | 21,140 | 3.13 times |
| 29 | Product Manager, Colocation / Interconnection | 11-2021 (Broader occupation) | $162,860 | $124,300 to $212,040 | 21,140 | 3.13 times |
| 30 | Business Development Director, Data Center | 11-2022 (Broader occupation) | $155,280 | $108,420 to $208,670 | 32,240 | 2.99 times |
| 31 | Channel / Partner Manager | 11-2022 (Broader occupation) | $155,280 | $108,420 to $208,670 | 32,240 | 2.99 times |
| 32 | Chief Commercial Officer / VP Sales | 11-2022 (Broader occupation) | $155,280 | $108,420 to $208,670 | 32,240 | 2.99 times |
| 33 | Data Center Sales Executive (Colocation) | 11-2022 (Broader occupation) | $155,280 | $108,420 to $208,670 | 32,240 | 2.99 times |
| 34 | Service Sales Manager, Critical Power | 11-2022 (Broader occupation) | $155,280 | $108,420 to $208,670 | 32,240 | 2.99 times |
| 35 | Wholesale / Hyperscale Leasing Director | 11-2022 (Broader occupation) | $155,280 | $108,420 to $208,670 | 32,240 | 2.99 times |
| 36 | Category Manager, Electrical Equipment | 11-3061 (Broader occupation) | $153,370 | $127,070 to $183,930 | 4,160 | 2.95 times |
| 37 | Category Manager, Mechanical Equipment | 11-3061 (Broader occupation) | $153,370 | $127,070 to $183,930 | 4,160 | 2.95 times |
| 38 | Director of Supply Chain, Data Center | 11-3061 (Broader occupation) | $153,370 | $127,070 to $183,930 | 4,160 | 2.95 times |
| 39 | Energy Procurement Manager | 11-3061 (Broader occupation) | $153,370 | $127,070 to $183,930 | 4,160 | 2.95 times |
| 40 | Equipment Procurement Manager, Long-Lead / OFCI | 11-3061 (Broader occupation) | $153,370 | $127,070 to $183,930 | 4,160 | 2.95 times |
| 41 | Strategic Sourcing Manager | 11-3061 (Broader occupation) | $153,370 | $127,070 to $183,930 | 4,160 | 2.95 times |
| 42 | Vendor Manager | 11-3061 (Broader occupation) | $153,370 | $127,070 to $183,930 | 4,160 | 2.95 times |
| 43 | VP of Supply Chain | 11-3061 (Broader occupation) | $153,370 | $127,070 to $183,930 | 4,160 | 2.95 times |
| 44 | Community & Government Affairs Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 45 | Development Manager, Data Center | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 46 | Director of Development | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 47 | Director of Power / Power Development Director | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 48 | Due Diligence Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 49 | Economic Development & Incentives Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 50 | Energy Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 51 | Entitlements & Zoning Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 52 | Land Acquisition Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 53 | Site Selection Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 54 | Sustainability Manager, Data Center | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 55 | Utility Interconnection Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 56 | Utility Regulatory Affairs Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 57 | Utility Relations Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 58 | VP of Energy / Chief Power Officer | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 59 | Water Resources Manager | 11-9199 (Broader occupation) | $140,240 | $107,690 to $180,860 | 31,680 | 2.70 times |
| 60 | Data Center Network Engineer | 15-1241 (Broader occupation) | $132,790 | $105,410 to $166,720 | 7,810 | 2.56 times |
| 61 | InfiniBand / High-Performance Fabric Engineer | 15-1241 (Broader occupation) | $132,790 | $105,410 to $166,720 | 7,810 | 2.56 times |
| 62 | Interconnection / Fiber Engineer | 15-1241 (Broader occupation) | $132,790 | $105,410 to $166,720 | 7,810 | 2.56 times |
| 63 | Network Architect, Data Center | 15-1241 (Broader occupation) | $132,790 | $105,410 to $166,720 | 7,810 | 2.56 times |
| 64 | Solutions Architect, Data Center | 15-1241 (Broader occupation) | $132,790 | $105,410 to $166,720 | 7,810 | 2.56 times |
| 65 | Prefabrication Shop Manager | 11-3051 (Broader occupation) | $127,270 | $101,990 to $162,070 | 11,570 | 2.45 times |
| 66 | Production Manager, Prefab Power Modules / eHouses | 11-3051 (Broader occupation) | $127,270 | $101,990 to $162,070 | 11,570 | 2.45 times |
| 67 | OT Security Engineer (BMS/EPMS) | 15-1212 (Broader occupation) | $124,180 | $98,910 to $154,890 | 5,260 | 2.39 times |
| 68 | Logistics / Materials Manager | 11-3071 (Broader occupation) | $120,250 | $91,940 to $156,020 | 11,030 | 2.31 times |
| 69 | Site Logistics Manager | 11-3071 (Broader occupation) | $120,250 | $91,940 to $156,020 | 11,030 | 2.31 times |
| 70 | Warehouse / Laydown Yard Manager | 11-3071 (Broader occupation) | $120,250 | $91,940 to $156,020 | 11,030 | 2.31 times |
| 71 | Assistant Chief Engineer, Data Center | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 72 | Chief Engineer, Data Center | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 73 | Chiller Plant Operator / Central Plant Technician | 51-8021 (Closest proxy) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 74 | Critical Facilities Engineer (CFE) | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 75 | Critical Facilities Technician (I to III) | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 76 | Critical Facilities Technician Level I | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 77 | Critical Facilities Technician Level II | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 78 | Critical Facilities Technician Level III | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 79 | Facilities Command Center Operator (BMS / EPMS monitoring) | 51-8021 (Closest proxy) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 80 | Night Shift Critical Facilities Technician | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 81 | Senior Critical Facilities Engineer | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 82 | Shift Lead / Shift Engineer | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 83 | Stationary / Operating Engineer | 51-8021 (Broader occupation) | $115,780 | $86,750 to $123,780 | 1,680 | 2.23 times |
| 84 | Assistant Project Manager, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 85 | Assistant Superintendent, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 86 | Construction Manager, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 87 | Construction Operations Manager / Director of Construction (GC) | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 88 | Controls Project Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 89 | Critical Operations Program Manager (MOP/SOP/EOP) | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 90 | Director of Preconstruction | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 91 | Electrical Division Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 92 | Electrical Project Manager, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 93 | Electrical Superintendent | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 94 | Fire Protection / Life Safety Project Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 95 | General Superintendent, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 96 | Mechanical Project Manager, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 97 | Mechanical Superintendent | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 98 | MEP Coordinator | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 99 | MEP Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 100 | MEP Superintendent | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 101 | Night Shift Superintendent, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 102 | OEM Project Manager / Startup Project Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 103 | Owner's Commissioning Program Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 104 | Owner's Construction Manager, Hyperscale | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 105 | Owner's Representative, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 106 | PMO Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 107 | Portfolio Director / Head of Delivery | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 108 | Preconstruction Manager, Mission Critical | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 109 | Program Director / Senior Program Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 110 | Program Manager, Hyperscale | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 111 | Project Executive, Mission Critical | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 112 | Project Manager, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 113 | Regional Construction Program Lead | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 114 | Senior Electrical Project Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 115 | Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 116 | Senior Project Manager, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 117 | Senior Superintendent, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 118 | Substation Project Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 119 | Superintendent, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 120 | Traveling Electrical Superintendent | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 121 | Traveling Project Manager, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 122 | Traveling Superintendent, Data Center | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 123 | Turnover and Closeout Manager | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 124 | VP / Head of Mission Critical (GC) | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 125 | VP of Data Center Construction | 11-9021 (Broader occupation) | $109,160 | $80,010 to $140,000 | 19,160 | 2.10 times |
| 126 | Lineman, Campus Distribution (overhead and underground) | 49-9051 (Closest proxy) | $108,120 | $101,620 to $126,440 | 3,090 | 2.08 times |
| 127 | BESS / Microgrid Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 128 | BMS Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 129 | Controls Commissioning Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 130 | Controls Engineer, Data Center | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 131 | Electrical Commissioning Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 132 | Electrical Design Engineer, Mission Critical | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 133 | Electrical Designer (Revit) | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 134 | EPMS Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 135 | Facility Electrical Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 136 | High Voltage Switching Engineer / HV Authorized Person | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 137 | On-Site Power Generation Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 138 | Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 139 | Power Systems Planning Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 140 | Power Systems Study Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 141 | Protection & Control (Relay) Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 142 | SCADA Engineer, Power | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 143 | Senior BMS Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 144 | Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 145 | Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Engineer of Record (PE) | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 146 | Substation Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 147 | Transmission Line Engineer | 17-2071 (Broader occupation) | $107,860 | $87,360 to $131,960 | 5,460 | 2.08 times |
| 148 | Fuel Systems Technician (diesel storage, day tanks, fuel polishing) | 49-2095 (Closest proxy) | $107,470 | $100,060 to $119,590 | 420 | 2.07 times |
| 149 | Switchgear and Electrical Distribution Technician | 49-2095 (Closest proxy) | $107,470 | $100,060 to $119,590 | 420 | 2.07 times |
| 150 | Transformer Technician (setting, dressing, oil processing) | 49-2095 (Closest proxy) | $107,470 | $100,060 to $119,590 | 420 | 2.07 times |
| 151 | UPS and Critical Power Technician (site-based) | 49-2095 (Closest proxy) | $107,470 | $100,060 to $119,590 | 420 | 2.07 times |
| 152 | Capacity Planner, Power and Cooling | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 153 | Critical Facilities Manager | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 154 | Data Center Operations Manager | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 155 | Facilities Manager, Data Center | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 156 | Maintenance Manager, Critical Facilities | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 157 | Physical Security Manager | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 158 | Regional Critical Facilities Manager | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 159 | Security Operations Manager (GSOC) | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 160 | Site Director / Site Lead | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 161 | VP / Director of Critical Facilities | 11-3013 (Broader occupation) | $106,980 | $82,800 to $133,460 | 9,180 | 2.06 times |
| 162 | Electrical Foreman | 47-1011 (Broader occupation) | $105,750 | $82,550 to $124,460 | 19,340 | 2.04 times |
| 163 | Electrical General Foreman | 47-1011 (Broader occupation) | $105,750 | $82,550 to $124,460 | 19,340 | 2.04 times |
| 164 | Lead Electrician / Crew Lead | 47-1011 (Closest proxy) | $105,750 | $82,550 to $124,460 | 19,340 | 2.04 times |
| 165 | Low Voltage Foreman | 47-1011 (Closest proxy) | $105,750 | $82,550 to $124,460 | 19,340 | 2.04 times |
| 166 | Low Voltage Superintendent / Cabling Site Lead | 47-1011 (Closest proxy) | $105,750 | $82,550 to $124,460 | 19,340 | 2.04 times |
| 167 | Pipefitter Foreman | 47-1011 (Closest proxy) | $105,750 | $82,550 to $124,460 | 19,340 | 2.04 times |
| 168 | Pipefitter General Foreman | 47-1011 (Broader occupation) | $105,750 | $82,550 to $124,460 | 19,340 | 2.04 times |
| 169 | Sheet Metal Foreman | 47-1011 (Broader occupation) | $105,750 | $82,550 to $124,460 | 19,340 | 2.04 times |
| 170 | Director of Data Center Operations (Regional) | 11-1021 (Broader occupation) | $103,570 | $72,300 to $167,980 | 171,300 | 1.99 times |
| 171 | VP of Data Center Operations | 11-1021 (Broader occupation) | $103,570 | $72,300 to $167,980 | 171,300 | 1.99 times |
| 172 | Client Implementation / Onboarding Manager | 13-1082 (Broader occupation) | $103,470 | $81,000 to $132,360 | 27,180 | 1.99 times |
| 173 | Commissioning Coordinator | 13-1082 (Broader occupation) | $103,470 | $81,000 to $132,360 | 27,180 | 1.99 times |
| 174 | Contracts / Commercial Manager | 13-1082 (Broader occupation) | $103,470 | $81,000 to $132,360 | 27,180 | 1.99 times |
| 175 | Program Controls Director | 13-1082 (Broader occupation) | $103,470 | $81,000 to $132,360 | 27,180 | 1.99 times |
| 176 | Program Risk Manager | 13-1082 (Broader occupation) | $103,470 | $81,000 to $132,360 | 27,180 | 1.99 times |
| 177 | Program Scheduler (Integrated Master Schedule) | 13-1082 (Broader occupation) | $103,470 | $81,000 to $132,360 | 27,180 | 1.99 times |
| 178 | Scheduler, Primavera P6 | 13-1082 (Broader occupation) | $103,470 | $81,000 to $132,360 | 27,180 | 1.99 times |
| 179 | CFD / Thermal Engineer | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 180 | Facility Mechanical Engineer | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 181 | Liquid Cooling Engineer | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 182 | Mechanical Commissioning Engineer | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 183 | Mechanical Design Engineer, Mission Critical | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 184 | Mechanical Designer (Revit) | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 185 | Senior Liquid Cooling Engineer | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 186 | Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 187 | Senior Mechanical Engineer (PE) | 17-2141 (Broader occupation) | $102,680 | $83,800 to $130,730 | 11,790 | 1.98 times |
| 188 | Ironworker (structural and reinforcing) | 47-2221 (Closest proxy) | $101,850 | $81,750 to $120,640 | 2,740 | 1.96 times |
| 189 | Development Analyst | 13-2051 (Broader occupation) | $101,180 | $78,430 to $128,620 | 20,520 | 1.95 times |
| 190 | Energy Market Analyst | 13-2051 (Broader occupation) | $101,180 | $78,430 to $128,620 | 20,520 | 1.95 times |
| 191 | Energy Efficiency Engineer (PUE) | 17-2112 (Broader occupation) | $100,540 | $81,710 to $125,210 | 18,640 | 1.93 times |
| 192 | QA/QC Engineer / Inspector | 17-2112 (Broader occupation) | $100,540 | $81,710 to $125,210 | 18,640 | 1.93 times |
| 193 | Reliability Engineer (RCM) | 17-2112 (Broader occupation) | $100,540 | $81,710 to $125,210 | 18,640 | 1.93 times |
| 194 | Supplier Quality Engineer | 17-2112 (Broader occupation) | $100,540 | $81,710 to $125,210 | 18,640 | 1.93 times |
| 195 | Mechanical Insulator | 47-2132 (Closest proxy) | $100,400 | $62,360 to $115,280 | 1,100 | 1.93 times |
| 196 | Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | 15-1244 (Broader occupation) | $100,080 | $79,520 to $128,790 | 9,820 | 1.93 times |
| 197 | DCIM Engineer / Administrator | 15-1244 (Broader occupation) | $100,080 | $79,520 to $128,790 | 9,820 | 1.93 times |
| 198 | Deployment Engineer / Rack Integration Lead | 15-1244 (Broader occupation) | $100,080 | $79,520 to $128,790 | 9,820 | 1.93 times |
| 199 | GPU / HPC Infrastructure Engineer | 15-1244 (Broader occupation) | $100,080 | $79,520 to $128,790 | 9,820 | 1.93 times |
| 200 | NOC Engineer | 15-1244 (Broader occupation) | $100,080 | $79,520 to $128,790 | 9,820 | 1.93 times |
| 201 | NOC Engineer / NOC Manager | 15-1244 (Broader occupation) | $100,080 | $79,520 to $128,790 | 9,820 | 1.93 times |
| 202 | Site Reliability Engineer (Infrastructure) | 15-1244 (Broader occupation) | $100,080 | $79,520 to $128,790 | 9,820 | 1.93 times |
| 203 | Facilities Plumber (domestic water, condensate, leak detection) | 47-2152 (Closest proxy) | $99,950 | $72,070 to $120,050 | 16,750 | 1.92 times |
| 204 | Journeyman Pipefitter | 47-2152 (Closest proxy) | $99,950 | $72,070 to $120,050 | 16,750 | 1.92 times |
| 205 | Plumber (construction) | 47-2152 (Closest proxy) | $99,950 | $72,070 to $120,050 | 16,750 | 1.92 times |
| 206 | Sprinkler Fitter | 47-2152 (Closest proxy) | $99,950 | $72,070 to $120,050 | 16,750 | 1.92 times |
| 207 | Traveling Pipefitter (Per Diem) | 47-2152 (Closest proxy) | $99,950 | $72,070 to $120,050 | 16,750 | 1.92 times |
| 208 | Civil / Site Engineer, Data Center | 17-2051 (Broader occupation) | $99,760 | $79,650 to $125,990 | 13,910 | 1.92 times |
| 209 | CSA Manager (Civil, Structural, Architectural) | 17-2051 (Broader occupation) | $99,760 | $79,650 to $125,990 | 13,910 | 1.92 times |
| 210 | Electrical Project Engineer | 17-2051 (Broader occupation) | $99,760 | $79,650 to $125,990 | 13,910 | 1.92 times |
| 211 | Field Engineer, Data Center | 17-2051 (Broader occupation) | $99,760 | $79,650 to $125,990 | 13,910 | 1.92 times |
| 212 | Project Engineer, Data Center | 17-2051 (Broader occupation) | $99,760 | $79,650 to $125,990 | 13,910 | 1.92 times |
| 213 | Senior Project Engineer, Data Center | 17-2051 (Broader occupation) | $99,760 | $79,650 to $125,990 | 13,910 | 1.92 times |
| 214 | Structural Engineer, Data Center | 17-2051 (Broader occupation) | $99,760 | $79,650 to $125,990 | 13,910 | 1.92 times |
| 215 | Solutions Engineer / Sales Engineer, Data Center | 41-9031 (Broader occupation) | $99,710 | $83,710 to $134,700 | 1,150 | 1.92 times |
| 216 | Technical Sales Engineer, Critical Power & Cooling | 41-9031 (Broader occupation) | $99,710 | $83,710 to $134,700 | 1,150 | 1.92 times |
| 217 | Controls Wireman / Industrial Electrician (paralleling gear and control wiring) | 47-2111 (Closest proxy) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 218 | Critical Environment Electrician | 47-2111 (Broader occupation) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 219 | Grounding and Lightning Protection Installer | 47-2111 (Closest proxy) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 220 | Journeyman Electrician, Data Center | 47-2111 (Broader occupation) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 221 | Master Electrician (license qualifier) | 47-2111 (Closest proxy) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 222 | Medium Voltage Electrician | 47-2111 (Closest proxy) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 223 | Medium Voltage Foreman / MV Cable Splicer | 47-2111 (Broader occupation) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 224 | Substation Electrician / Wireman | 47-2111 (Closest proxy) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 225 | Temporary Power Electrician (temp power and lighting) | 47-2111 (Closest proxy) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 226 | Traveling Journeyman Electrician (Per Diem) | 47-2111 (Closest proxy) | $99,560 | $73,520 to $117,460 | 23,120 | 1.92 times |
| 227 | EHS Director | 19-5011 (Broader occupation) | $98,270 | $79,190 to $117,010 | 2,900 | 1.89 times |
| 228 | EHS Manager, Data Center | 19-5011 (Broader occupation) | $98,270 | $79,190 to $117,010 | 2,900 | 1.89 times |
| 229 | Electrical Safety Manager (NFPA 70E) | 19-5011 (Broader occupation) | $98,270 | $79,190 to $117,010 | 2,900 | 1.89 times |
| 230 | Environmental Compliance Manager | 19-5011 (Broader occupation) | $98,270 | $79,190 to $117,010 | 2,900 | 1.89 times |
| 231 | Fire & Life Safety Manager | 19-5011 (Broader occupation) | $98,270 | $79,190 to $117,010 | 2,900 | 1.89 times |
| 232 | Regional Safety Director | 19-5011 (Broader occupation) | $98,270 | $79,190 to $117,010 | 2,900 | 1.89 times |
| 233 | Safety Coordinator / Specialist | 19-5011 (Broader occupation) | $98,270 | $79,190 to $117,010 | 2,900 | 1.89 times |
| 234 | Site Safety Manager, Construction | 19-5011 (Broader occupation) | $98,270 | $79,190 to $117,010 | 2,900 | 1.89 times |
| 235 | Heavy Equipment Operator (sitework) | 47-2073 (Closest proxy) | $97,740 | $69,230 to $109,320 | 12,290 | 1.88 times |
| 236 | Sheet Metal Worker / Duct Installer | 47-2211 (Closest proxy) | $86,630 | $59,400 to $105,330 | 3,260 | 1.67 times |
| 237 | Security Shift Supervisor | 33-1099 (Closest proxy) | $86,260 | $41,160 to $96,410 | 470 | 1.66 times |
| 238 | Security Site Supervisor / Account Lead (contract security) | 33-1099 (Closest proxy) | $86,260 | $41,160 to $96,410 | 470 | 1.66 times |
| 239 | Commissioning Technician | 17-3023 (Broader occupation) | $85,510 | $66,510 to $101,410 | 1,980 | 1.65 times |
| 240 | Controls / BAS Technician | 17-3023 (Broader occupation) | $85,510 | $66,510 to $101,410 | 1,980 | 1.65 times |
| 241 | Controls Checkout Technician (point-to-point) | 17-3023 (Closest proxy) | $85,510 | $66,510 to $101,410 | 1,980 | 1.65 times |
| 242 | Electrical Commissioning Technician | 17-3023 (Closest proxy) | $85,510 | $66,510 to $101,410 | 1,980 | 1.65 times |
| 243 | EPMS / Power Monitoring Technician | 17-3023 (Closest proxy) | $85,510 | $66,510 to $101,410 | 1,980 | 1.65 times |
| 244 | Factory Test Engineer (Prefab / Modular) | 17-3023 (Broader occupation) | $85,510 | $66,510 to $101,410 | 1,980 | 1.65 times |
| 245 | Factory Witness Test (FWT) Engineer | 17-3023 (Broader occupation) | $85,510 | $66,510 to $101,410 | 1,980 | 1.65 times |
| 246 | I&C Technician (instrumentation and controls) | 17-3023 (Closest proxy) | $85,510 | $66,510 to $101,410 | 1,980 | 1.65 times |
| 247 | Data Center Operations Supervisor (White Space) | 49-1011 (Closest proxy) | $83,180 | $66,610 to $105,300 | 17,710 | 1.60 times |
| 248 | Lead Data Center Technician | 49-1011 (Closest proxy) | $83,180 | $66,610 to $105,300 | 17,710 | 1.60 times |
| 249 | Service Manager / Branch Service Manager | 49-1011 (Broader occupation) | $83,180 | $66,610 to $105,300 | 17,710 | 1.60 times |
| 250 | Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor | 13-1051 (Broader occupation) | $82,750 | $61,710 to $108,240 | 5,990 | 1.59 times |
| 251 | Electrical Estimator | 13-1051 (Broader occupation) | $82,750 | $61,710 to $108,240 | 5,990 | 1.59 times |
| 252 | MEP Estimator | 13-1051 (Broader occupation) | $82,750 | $61,710 to $108,240 | 5,990 | 1.59 times |
| 253 | Senior Estimator, Mission Critical | 13-1051 (Broader occupation) | $82,750 | $61,710 to $108,240 | 5,990 | 1.59 times |
| 254 | Rigger / Signal Person | 49-9096 (Closest proxy) | $81,860 | $68,210 to $83,290 | 120 | 1.58 times |
| 255 | Project Architect, Data Center | 17-1011 (Broader occupation) | $81,780 | $65,110 to $105,090 | 5,130 | 1.57 times |
| 256 | Badging and Access Control Administrator | 13-1041 (Closest proxy) | $80,550 | $62,850 to $108,360 | 10,650 | 1.55 times |
| 257 | Security Compliance Coordinator (SOC 2 / ISO 27001 physical controls) | 13-1041 (Closest proxy) | $80,550 | $62,850 to $108,360 | 10,650 | 1.55 times |
| 258 | Demand / Capacity Planner (Supply) | 13-1081 (Broader occupation) | $80,100 | $63,300 to $100,620 | 14,170 | 1.54 times |
| 259 | Expediting Manager | 13-1081 (Broader occupation) | $80,100 | $63,300 to $100,620 | 14,170 | 1.54 times |
| 260 | Carpenter / Framer | 47-2031 (Closest proxy) | $79,000 | $56,160 to $106,950 | 19,570 | 1.52 times |
| 261 | Buyer / Procurement Specialist | 13-1020 (Broader occupation) | $78,470 | $61,940 to $100,530 | 19,660 | 1.51 times |
| 262 | Electrical QA/QC Inspector | 47-4011 (Broader occupation) | $78,340 | $59,660 to $100,030 | 2,560 | 1.51 times |
| 263 | Concrete Finisher | 47-2051 (Closest proxy) | $78,170 | $57,860 to $98,930 | 5,890 | 1.50 times |
| 264 | Field Service Technician, Cooling (Chillers, CRAH/CRAC) | 49-9021 (Broader occupation) | $77,410 | $60,200 to $96,030 | 9,740 | 1.49 times |
| 265 | HVAC / Mechanical Technician, Data Center | 49-9021 (Broader occupation) | $77,410 | $60,200 to $96,030 | 9,740 | 1.49 times |
| 266 | HVAC Installer | 49-9021 (Closest proxy) | $77,410 | $60,200 to $96,030 | 9,740 | 1.49 times |
| 267 | Liquid Cooling Technician (CDU and secondary loops) | 49-9021 (Closest proxy) | $77,410 | $60,200 to $96,030 | 9,740 | 1.49 times |
| 268 | Mechanical Commissioning Technician | 17-3027 (Closest proxy) | $77,020 | $62,530 to $86,660 | 1,170 | 1.48 times |
| 269 | TAB Technician (testing, adjusting and balancing) | 17-3027 (Closest proxy) | $77,020 | $62,530 to $86,660 | 1,170 | 1.48 times |
| 270 | Predictive Maintenance Technician (thermography, vibration, oil) | 49-9041 (Closest proxy) | $76,200 | $61,120 to $91,880 | 12,100 | 1.47 times |
| 271 | Controls Programmer (Niagara / PLC) | 15-1251 (Broader occupation) | $72,540 | $50,640 to $110,980 | 1,280 | 1.40 times |
| 272 | NOC Technician (Tier 1 to 2) | 15-1231 (Closest proxy) | $68,530 | $58,670 to $84,410 | 6,960 | 1.32 times |
| 273 | Senior NOC Technician / NOC Shift Lead | 15-1231 (Closest proxy) | $68,530 | $58,670 to $84,410 | 6,960 | 1.32 times |
| 274 | Water Treatment Technician (cooling towers, closed loops) | 51-8031 (Closest proxy) | $67,810 | $55,260 to $83,140 | 3,500 | 1.31 times |
| 275 | Account Manager / Customer Success Manager (Colocation) | 41-3091 (Broader occupation) | $66,900 | $49,120 to $99,900 | 69,910 | 1.29 times |
| 276 | Data Center Brokerage Advisor (Tenant Rep) | 41-3091 (Broader occupation) | $66,900 | $49,120 to $99,900 | 69,910 | 1.29 times |
| 277 | Millwright / Equipment Setter | 49-9044 (Closest proxy) | $66,640 | $49,620 to $85,150 | 2,160 | 1.28 times |
| 278 | Cabling Installer / Cable Puller (entry level) | 49-2022 (Closest proxy) | $64,630 | $49,930 to $77,530 | 5,760 | 1.24 times |
| 279 | Cabling Test and Certification Technician (copper and fiber QA) | 49-2022 (Closest proxy) | $64,630 | $49,930 to $77,530 | 5,760 | 1.24 times |
| 280 | Cross-Connect / Meet-Me Room Technician | 49-2022 (Closest proxy) | $64,630 | $49,930 to $77,530 | 5,760 | 1.24 times |
| 281 | Fiber Splicer / Fiber Technician | 49-2022 (Broader occupation) | $64,630 | $49,930 to $77,530 | 5,760 | 1.24 times |
| 282 | Fiber Termination and Test Technician (MPO/MTP) | 49-2022 (Closest proxy) | $64,630 | $49,930 to $77,530 | 5,760 | 1.24 times |
| 283 | OSP Fiber Construction Technician (duct bank and campus fiber) | 49-2022 (Closest proxy) | $64,630 | $49,930 to $77,530 | 5,760 | 1.24 times |
| 284 | Structured Cabling Project Manager (RCDD) | 49-2022 (Broader occupation) | $64,630 | $49,930 to $77,530 | 5,760 | 1.24 times |
| 285 | Structured Cabling Technician | 49-2022 (Closest proxy) | $64,630 | $49,930 to $77,530 | 5,760 | 1.24 times |
| 286 | Crane Operator | 53-7021 (Closest proxy) | $61,820 | $46,170 to $83,030 | 1,220 | 1.19 times |
| 287 | Construction Laborer | 47-2061 (Closest proxy) | $60,690 | $46,040 to $95,240 | 35,940 | 1.17 times |
| 288 | BAS / Controls Installer | 49-2094 (Closest proxy) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 289 | Battery Technician (VRLA / Li-ion) | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 290 | Electrical Testing Supervisor (NETA Level III/IV) | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 291 | Field Service Engineer, Switchgear & Electrical Distribution | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 292 | Field Service Engineer, UPS | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 293 | Generator Field Service Technician | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 294 | Load Bank Technician | 49-2094 (Closest proxy) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 295 | NETA Electrical Testing Technician | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 296 | NETA Electrical Testing Technician Level II | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 297 | NETA Electrical Testing Technician Level III | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 298 | NETA Electrical Testing Technician Level IV | 49-2094 (Broader occupation) | $59,950 | $45,340 to $61,150 | 1,150 | 1.15 times |
| 299 | Fire Alarm and Suppression Technician | 49-2098 (Closest proxy) | $59,800 | $46,210 to $75,780 | 2,180 | 1.15 times |
| 300 | Security Systems Technician (access control and video) | 49-2098 (Closest proxy) | $59,800 | $46,210 to $75,780 | 2,180 | 1.15 times |
| 301 | BIM Coordinator / Revit Modeler | 17-3011 (Broader occupation) | $58,240 | $48,690 to $74,790 | 1,310 | 1.12 times |
| 302 | Maintenance Planner (CMMS) | 43-5061 (Broader occupation) | $57,880 | $47,250 to $71,760 | 11,900 | 1.11 times |
| 303 | Remote Hands Dispatcher / Work Order Coordinator | 43-5032 (Closest proxy) | $57,240 | $46,750 to $71,410 | Not published by BLS | 1.10 times |
| 304 | Building Maintenance Technician (offices, lobbies and support spaces on campus) | 49-9071 (Closest proxy) | $56,720 | $44,000 to $68,680 | 66,600 | 1.09 times |
| 305 | Lead CET | 49-9071 (Broader occupation) | $56,720 | $44,000 to $68,680 | 66,600 | 1.09 times |
| 306 | Document Controller | 43-4199 (Broader occupation) | $55,270 | $47,610 to $63,170 | Not published by BLS | 1.06 times |
| 307 | Pipe Welder | 51-4121 (Closest proxy) | $51,320 | $46,500 to $61,520 | 16,260 | 0.99 times |
| 308 | Containment and Raised Floor Installer (hot/cold aisle containment) | 47-4090 (Closest proxy) | $48,780 | $39,490 to $57,680 | 710 | 0.94 times |
| 309 | Firestopping Installer | 47-4090 (Closest proxy) | $48,780 | $39,490 to $57,680 | 710 | 0.94 times |
| 310 | Rack, Ladder Rack and Pathway Installer | 47-4090 (Closest proxy) | $48,780 | $39,490 to $57,680 | 710 | 0.94 times |
| 311 | Forklift / Telehandler Operator | 53-7051 (Closest proxy) | $47,720 | $42,850 to $57,550 | 29,450 | 0.92 times |
| 312 | Asset Management Technician | 43-5071 (Closest proxy) | $46,760 | $40,130 to $55,540 | 33,030 | 0.90 times |
| 313 | Data Center Logistics Technician | 43-5071 (Closest proxy) | $46,760 | $40,130 to $55,540 | 33,030 | 0.90 times |
| 314 | Inventory and Spares Technician | 43-5071 (Closest proxy) | $46,760 | $40,130 to $55,540 | 33,030 | 0.90 times |
| 315 | Shipping and Receiving Technician | 43-5071 (Closest proxy) | $46,760 | $40,130 to $55,540 | 33,030 | 0.90 times |
| 316 | Customer Service Desk Technician (Colocation) | 43-4051 (Closest proxy) | $46,130 | $37,680 to $58,050 | 100,970 | 0.89 times |
| 317 | AI Cluster Cabling Technician (high-density fiber and GPU fabric) | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 318 | Colocation Operations Technician (cage builds, customer installs) | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 319 | Data Center Migration Technician | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 320 | Data Center Technician (Level II) | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 321 | Data Center Technician I (Entry Level) | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 322 | GPU / AI Cluster Deployment Technician | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 323 | Multi-Site Field Technician (dispatch, edge and small sites) | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 324 | Network Equipment Install Technician (switch and patch panel install) | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 325 | Night Shift Data Center Technician | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 326 | Rack and Stack / Hardware Deployment Technician | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 327 | Rack Integration Technician (factory or staging-site integration) | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 328 | Remote Hands Technician | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 329 | Senior Data Center Technician (DCT III) | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 330 | Smart Hands Technician | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 331 | Traveling Data Center Technician | 49-2011 (Closest proxy) | $44,860 | $37,560 to $55,340 | 3,260 | 0.86 times |
| 332 | Electrical Apprentice / Electrician Helper | 47-3013 (Closest proxy) | $43,290 | $31,830 to $45,360 | 30 | 0.83 times |
| 333 | Material Handler / Laydown Yard Coordinator (construction) | 53-7062 (Closest proxy) | $40,550 | $35,890 to $47,560 | 195,390 | 0.78 times |
| 334 | Construction Site Security / Gate Officer | 33-9032 (Closest proxy) | $39,490 | $37,060 to $46,360 | 53,830 | 0.76 times |
| 335 | Data Center Security Officer (armed or unarmed) | 33-9032 (Closest proxy) | $39,490 | $37,060 to $46,360 | 53,830 | 0.76 times |
| 336 | Loading Dock Security Officer | 33-9032 (Closest proxy) | $39,490 | $37,060 to $46,360 | 53,830 | 0.76 times |
| 337 | Lobby and Mantrap Officer | 33-9032 (Closest proxy) | $39,490 | $37,060 to $46,360 | 53,830 | 0.76 times |
| 338 | Perimeter / Mobile Patrol Officer | 33-9032 (Closest proxy) | $39,490 | $37,060 to $46,360 | 53,830 | 0.76 times |
| 339 | Security Console Operator (alarm and video monitoring) | 33-9032 (Closest proxy) | $39,490 | $37,060 to $46,360 | 53,830 | 0.76 times |
| 340 | Vendor Escort Officer | 33-9032 (Closest proxy) | $39,490 | $37,060 to $46,360 | 53,830 | 0.76 times |
| 341 | Critical Environment Cleaning Technician | 37-2011 (Closest proxy) | $37,810 | $35,660 to $45,410 | 93,760 | 0.73 times |
| 342 | Tool Crib Attendant | 53-7065 (Closest proxy) | $37,680 | $35,400 to $44,530 | 109,240 | 0.73 times |
What BLS wages include: base pay plus any guaranteed or production-based incentive pay. What they leave out: overtime, discretionary bonus, benefits, per diem and relocation.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois.
What the published rows say about Illinois data center hiring
For Illinois data center hiring, cEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois is represented here by Chief Executives, SOC 11-1011, in the May 2025 OEWS release. For Illinois data center hiring, data Center Headhunters uses the broader crosswalk for this title; the occupation row, rather than a separate survey of CEO / President, Data Center Platform, supplies the figures on this page. For Illinois data center hiring, the published annual median is $331,920 and the middle-half endpoints are $186,440 and $428,710.
For Illinois data center hiring, the CEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois middle-half band spans $242,270 on the annual basis. For Illinois data center hiring, its lower quarter-to-median distance is $145,480, compared with $96,790 from the median to the upper quarter. For Illinois data center hiring, the lower interval is at least as wide as the other interval in this row. For Illinois data center hiring, for an offer against this CEO / President, Data Center Platform crosswalk, these are published reference points, not experience grades; the width does not establish a reason for differences between individual workers.
For Illinois data center hiring, at $331,920, the CEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois median is $117,930 above the $213,990 national median for the same SOC 11-1011 and annual basis. For Illinois data center hiring, that comparison is arithmetic on two May 2025 BLS rows. For Illinois data center hiring, it is not a cost-of-living adjustment for Illinois, and it does not establish a separate data center premium for CEO / President, Data Center Platform.
For Illinois data center hiring, cEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois can also be compared with Decatur, IL, where the annual median for Chief Executives is $212,400 in May 2025. For Illinois data center hiring, this is among the two nearest usable metropolitan reference points to the Census area internal point. For Illinois data center hiring, the CEO / President, Data Center Platform crosswalk comparison differs by $119,520 from the Illinois median.
For Illinois data center hiring, cEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois can also be compared with Springfield, IL, where the annual median for Chief Executives is $338,570 in May 2025. For Illinois data center hiring, this is among the two nearest usable metropolitan reference points to the Census area internal point. For Illinois data center hiring, the CEO / President, Data Center Platform crosswalk comparison differs by $6,650 from the Illinois median.
For Illinois data center hiring, cEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois has no local industry-by-occupation wage breakdown in the loaded OEWS rows. For Illinois data center hiring, the highest published national industry medians loaded for SOC 11-1011 are Rail Transportation at $667,600 and Rail Transportation at $667,600. For Illinois data center hiring, these May 2025 observations describe the national Chief Executives occupation in those industries, not the pay of data center employers in Illinois; they cannot support a local industry ranking.
For Illinois data center hiring, an exact year-over-year gap is not available for CEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois: the matched May 2024 and May 2025 medians are suppressed, top-coded or reported on different bases. For Illinois data center hiring, for the CEO / President, Data Center Platform crosswalk at SOC 11-1011, the earlier row is not replaced by a neighboring area or another occupation merely to produce a change.
For Illinois data center hiring, cEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois uses the OEWS straight-time wage definition, not a complete cost-to-employ budget. For Illinois data center hiring, for an offer mapped to Chief Executives, separate overtime, shift differentials and expense reimbursements from the annual figures for Illinois; BLS excludes those categories. For Illinois data center hiring, on-call pay, guaranteed pay and production incentives are included under the wage definition. For Illinois data center hiring, no CEO / President, Data Center Platform-specific per diem, travel allowance or relocation amount is observed in this row, so this May 2025 page adds no dollar allowance on top.
For Illinois data center hiring, aI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois is represented here by Computer and Information Systems Managers, SOC 11-3021, in the May 2025 OEWS release. For Illinois data center hiring, data Center Headhunters uses the broader crosswalk for this title; the occupation row, rather than a separate survey of AI Cluster Deployment Manager, supplies the figures on this page. For Illinois data center hiring, the published annual median is $171,730 and the middle-half endpoints are $133,220 and $212,040.
For Illinois data center hiring, the AI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois middle-half band spans $78,820 on the annual basis. For Illinois data center hiring, its lower quarter-to-median distance is $38,510, compared with $40,310 from the median to the upper quarter. For Illinois data center hiring, the upper interval is at least as wide as the other interval in this row. For Illinois data center hiring, for an offer against this AI Cluster Deployment Manager crosswalk, these are published reference points, not experience grades; the width does not establish a reason for differences between individual workers.
For Illinois data center hiring, at $171,730, the AI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois median is $3,410 below the $175,140 national median for the same SOC 11-3021 and annual basis. For Illinois data center hiring, that comparison is arithmetic on two May 2025 BLS rows. For Illinois data center hiring, it is not a cost-of-living adjustment for Illinois, and it does not establish a separate data center premium for AI Cluster Deployment Manager.
For Illinois data center hiring, aI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois can also be compared with Decatur, IL, where the annual median for Computer and Information Systems Managers is $128,370 in May 2025. For Illinois data center hiring, this is among the two nearest usable metropolitan reference points to the Census area internal point. For Illinois data center hiring, the AI Cluster Deployment Manager crosswalk comparison differs by $43,360 from the Illinois median.
For Illinois data center hiring, aI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois can also be compared with Bloomington, IL, where the annual median for Computer and Information Systems Managers is $169,720 in May 2025. For Illinois data center hiring, this is among the two nearest usable metropolitan reference points to the Census area internal point. For Illinois data center hiring, the AI Cluster Deployment Manager crosswalk comparison differs by $2,010 from the Illinois median.
For Illinois data center hiring, aI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois has no local industry-by-occupation wage breakdown in the loaded OEWS rows. For Illinois data center hiring, the highest published national industry medians loaded for SOC 11-3021 are Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers at $246,410 and Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services at $237,930. For Illinois data center hiring, these May 2025 observations describe the national Computer and Information Systems Managers occupation in those industries, not the pay of data center employers in Illinois; they cannot support a local industry ranking.
For Illinois data center hiring, the AI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois matched median changed from $165,720 in May 2024 to $171,730 in May 2025, a difference of $6,010 up. For Illinois data center hiring, both observations use SOC 11-3021, area code 17 and the same annual wage basis. For Illinois data center hiring, this AI Cluster Deployment Manager comparison reports the released values without adjusting for inflation, annualizing the change or attributing it to a particular employer.
For Illinois data center hiring, aI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois uses the OEWS straight-time wage definition, not a complete cost-to-employ budget. For Illinois data center hiring, for an offer mapped to Computer and Information Systems Managers, separate overtime, shift differentials and expense reimbursements from the annual figures for Illinois; BLS excludes those categories. For Illinois data center hiring, on-call pay, guaranteed pay and production incentives are included under the wage definition. For Illinois data center hiring, no AI Cluster Deployment Manager-specific per diem, travel allowance or relocation amount is observed in this row, so this May 2025 page adds no dollar allowance on top.
For Illinois data center hiring, asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois is represented here by Financial Managers, SOC 11-3031, in the May 2025 OEWS release. For Illinois data center hiring, data Center Headhunters uses the broader crosswalk for this title; the occupation row, rather than a separate survey of Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio, supplies the figures on this page. For Illinois data center hiring, the published annual median is $165,880 and the middle-half endpoints are $128,370 and $216,800.
For Illinois data center hiring, the Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois middle-half band spans $88,430 on the annual basis. For Illinois data center hiring, its lower quarter-to-median distance is $37,510, compared with $50,920 from the median to the upper quarter. For Illinois data center hiring, the upper interval is at least as wide as the other interval in this row. For Illinois data center hiring, for an offer against this Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio crosswalk, these are published reference points, not experience grades; the width does not establish a reason for differences between individual workers.
For Illinois data center hiring, at $165,880, the Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois median is $690 below the $166,570 national median for the same SOC 11-3031 and annual basis. For Illinois data center hiring, that comparison is arithmetic on two May 2025 BLS rows. For Illinois data center hiring, it is not a cost-of-living adjustment for Illinois, and it does not establish a separate data center premium for Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio.
For Illinois data center hiring, asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois can also be compared with Decatur, IL, where the annual median for Financial Managers is $131,250 in May 2025. For Illinois data center hiring, this is among the two nearest usable metropolitan reference points to the Census area internal point. For Illinois data center hiring, the Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio crosswalk comparison differs by $34,630 from the Illinois median.
For Illinois data center hiring, asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois can also be compared with Bloomington, IL, where the annual median for Financial Managers is $156,240 in May 2025. For Illinois data center hiring, this is among the two nearest usable metropolitan reference points to the Census area internal point. For Illinois data center hiring, the Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio crosswalk comparison differs by $9,640 from the Illinois median.
For Illinois data center hiring, asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois has no local industry-by-occupation wage breakdown in the loaded OEWS rows. For Illinois data center hiring, the highest published national industry medians loaded for SOC 11-3031 are Taxi and Limousine Service at $283,150 and Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures at $275,530. For Illinois data center hiring, these May 2025 observations describe the national Financial Managers occupation in those industries, not the pay of data center employers in Illinois; they cannot support a local industry ranking.
For Illinois data center hiring, the Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois matched median changed from $159,990 in May 2024 to $165,880 in May 2025, a difference of $5,890 up. For Illinois data center hiring, both observations use SOC 11-3031, area code 17 and the same annual wage basis. For Illinois data center hiring, this Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio comparison reports the released values without adjusting for inflation, annualizing the change or attributing it to a particular employer.
For Illinois data center hiring, asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois uses the OEWS straight-time wage definition, not a complete cost-to-employ budget. For Illinois data center hiring, for an offer mapped to Financial Managers, separate overtime, shift differentials and expense reimbursements from the annual figures for Illinois; BLS excludes those categories. For Illinois data center hiring, on-call pay, guaranteed pay and production incentives are included under the wage definition. For Illinois data center hiring, no Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio-specific per diem, travel allowance or relocation amount is observed in this row, so this May 2025 page adds no dollar allowance on top.
Questions about Illinois data center hiring
Which BLS row supports CEO / President, Data Center Platform pay in Illinois?
CEO / President, Data Center Platform is mapped to SOC 11-1011, Chief Executives; the May 2025 Illinois annual median is $331,920. The mapping is broader, not a separate survey of this niche title.
Does the Illinois figure show all offer costs for CEO / President, Data Center Platform?
CEO / President, Data Center Platform in Illinois uses straight-time OEWS wages. Overtime and shift differentials are excluded; on-call and guaranteed pay are included. No allowance for travel or relocation is added to this 11-1011 observation.
Which BLS row supports AI Cluster Deployment Manager pay in Illinois?
AI Cluster Deployment Manager is mapped to SOC 11-3021, Computer and Information Systems Managers; the May 2025 Illinois annual median is $171,730. The mapping is broader, not a separate survey of this niche title.
Does the Illinois figure show all offer costs for AI Cluster Deployment Manager?
AI Cluster Deployment Manager in Illinois uses straight-time OEWS wages. Overtime and shift differentials are excluded; on-call and guaranteed pay are included. No allowance for travel or relocation is added to this 11-3021 observation.
Which BLS row supports Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio pay in Illinois?
Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio is mapped to SOC 11-3031, Financial Managers; the May 2025 Illinois annual median is $165,880. The mapping is broader, not a separate survey of this niche title.
Does the Illinois figure show all offer costs for Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio?
Asset Manager, Data Center Portfolio in Illinois uses straight-time OEWS wages. Overtime and shift differentials are excluded; on-call and guaranteed pay are included. No allowance for travel or relocation is added to this 11-3031 observation.
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