What are the main factors that influence a Superintendent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Superintendent's salary?

A Superintendent's salary grows with experience: a Superintendent (0-3 years)earns $113,782, a Construction Field Superintendent, Sr. (3-5 years)earns $133,064, a Resident Construction Manager I (5+ years)earns $150,274, a Resident Construction Manager II (5+ years)earns $174,406,

What are the highest paying states for a Superintendent?

Superintendent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Superintendent roles are District of Columbia $125,451, California $124,975, Massachusetts $123,309. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Superintendent roles make?

Salaries for Superintendent level roles vary by specialization: School Superintendent: $159,947; MEP Superintendent: $124,142; Plant Superintendent: $122,273; Project Superintendent: $113,304; Construction Superintendent: $113,304.

Superintendent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Superintendent make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Superintendent in Delaware is $115,004 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,576
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,190 to $128,913
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,434

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Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,913	$10,743	$2,479	$62
Average	$115,004	$9,584	$2,212	$55
25th Percentile	$103,190	$8,599	$1,984	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Superintendent Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do 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 Superintendents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,451.
California: $124,975.
Massachusetts: $123,309.

District of Columbia $125,451 California $124,975 Massachusetts $123,309 Washington $122,856 New Jersey $122,811 Alaska $122,652 Connecticut $121,088 New York $120,454

Hawaii $118,426 Rhode Island $117,474 Maryland $116,828 Minnesota $115,944 Colorado $115,604 Illinois $115,491 Oregon $115,061 Delaware $114,743

New Hampshire $114,544 Virginia $114,097 Pennsylvania $112,794 Nevada $112,137 North Dakota $111,922 Michigan $111,582 Wisconsin $111,457 Vermont $111,208

Texas $110,517 Maine $110,472 Arizona $110,404 Ohio $110,324 Georgia $109,282 Indiana $108,761 Wyoming $108,659 Utah $108,500

Iowa $108,432 Kansas $107,888 Louisiana $107,730 North Carolina $107,673 Missouri $107,650 Florida $107,209 Montana $106,971 Nebraska $106,744

Kentucky $106,619 South Carolina $106,166 Tennessee $105,883 Idaho $105,770 New Mexico $104,942 Oklahoma $104,761 Alabama $104,093 South Dakota $102,971

Arkansas $102,359 West Virginia $102,031 Mississippi $101,045

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $118,754
Little Creek: $117,655
Magnolia: $118,142

Lincoln, DE $118,754 Little Creek, DE $117,655 Magnolia, DE $118,142 Milford, DE $118,754 Marydel, DE $117,213 Millsboro, DE $118,754 Millville, DE $119,547 Milton, DE $118,754

Nassau, DE $118,754 Ocean View, DE $119,547 Rehoboth Beach, DE $119,547 Seaford, DE $117,508 Selbyville, DE $119,547 Smyrna, DE $117,077 Viola, DE $118,142 Woodside, DE $117,803

Bear, DE $116,216 Newark, DE $116,262 Claymont, DE $116,352 Delaware City, DE $116,262 Hockessin, DE $116,352 Kirkwood, DE $116,262 Middletown, DE $116,839 Montchanin, DE $116,352

New Castle, DE $116,352 Odessa, DE $116,998 Port Penn, DE $115,944 Rockland, DE $116,352 Saint Georges, DE $116,262 Townsend, DE $116,828 Winterthur, DE $116,352 Lewes, DE $118,754

Wilmington, DE $116,352 Dover, DE $117,599 Dover Afb, DE $117,871 Bethany Beach, DE $119,547 Bethel, DE $117,508 Bridgeville, DE $118,754 Camden Wyoming, DE $117,723 Cheswold, DE $117,327

Clayton, DE $117,032 Dagsboro, DE $119,547 Delmar, DE $117,508 Ellendale, DE $118,754 Felton, DE $118,754 Fenwick Island, DE $119,547 Frankford, DE $119,547 Frederica, DE $118,754

Georgetown, DE $118,754 Greenwood, DE $118,754 Harbeson, DE $118,754 Harrington, DE $118,754 Hartly, DE $116,975 Houston, DE $118,754 Kenton, DE $117,032 Laurel, DE $117,508

Yorklyn, DE $116,352

Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$103,190

Average $115,004/year

$128,913

$8,599

Average $9,584/month

$10,743

$1,984

Average $2,212/week

$2,479

$50

Average $55/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,913	$10,743	$2,479	$62
Average	$115,004	$9,584	$2,212	$55
25th Percentile	$103,190	$8,599	$1,984	$50

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