Construction Manager Superintendent Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Manager Superintendent make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Construction Manager Superintendent in the United States is $102,152 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, a Construction Manager Superintendent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,157
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,774 to $111,053
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,146
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Construction Manager Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,053 $9,254 $2,136 $53
Average $102,152 $8,513 $1,964 $49
25th Percentile $93,774 $7,814 $1,803 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Manager Superintendent Salaries

A Construction Manager Superintendent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Construction Manager Superintendent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Manager Superintendents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $113,103.
  • California: $112,674.
  • Massachusetts: $111,172.

Top Paying Cities for Construction Manager Superintendents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $128,845
  • San Francisco: $127,578
  • Oakland: $124,748

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Manager Superintendent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.92% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • RFI (Mentioned in 2.78% Job Postings): A RFI (request for information) is a common business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of various suppliers.
  • Land Development (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Land development is the alteration of landscape in any number of ways such as: Changing landforms from a natural or semi-natural state for a purpose
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Project Management 7.92%
RFI 2.78%
Land Development 1.41%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Construction Manager Superintendent's salary.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Construction Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Procurement
 $107,260
5%
RFI
 $106,238
4%
Construction Management
 $105,217
3%
Project Management
 $104,195
2%
Quality Control
 $104,195
2%
Coordination
 $104,195
2%
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How Education impacts a Construction Manager Superintendent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Manager Superintendents enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Construction Manager Superintendent with a Associate's Degree is between $98,363 and $107,095).

Construction Manager Superintendent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Manager Superintendent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 3.0%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 76.8%
Masters 17.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Construction Manager Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Manager Superintendent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$93,774
Average $102,152/year
$111,053
$7,814
Average $8,513/month
$9,254
$1,803
Average $1,964/week
$2,136
$45
Average $49/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $111,053 $9,254 $2,136 $53
Average $102,152 $8,513 $1,964 $49
25th Percentile $93,774 $7,814 $1,803 $45

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Salary Trends for Construction Manager Superintendent

Salaries for a Construction Manager Superintendent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,958 in 2023 to around $87,920 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Manager Superintendent salary trends, .

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