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 $117,032, a Construction Field Superintendent, Sr. (3-5 years)earns $136,866, a Resident Construction Manager I (5+ years)earns $154,567, a Resident Construction Manager II (5+ years)earns $179,389,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Superintendent make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Superintendent in Rhode Island is $118,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,621
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,138 to $132,596
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,074

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Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,596	$11,050	$2,550	$64
Average	$118,290	$9,857	$2,275	$57
25th Percentile	$106,138	$8,845	$2,041	$51

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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:

Adamsville: $119,400
Albion: $117,417
Ashaway: $119,853

Adamsville, RI $119,400 Albion, RI $117,417 Ashaway, RI $119,853 Barrington, RI $117,417 Block Island, RI $119,230 Bradford, RI $119,774 Bristol, RI $117,304 Carolina, RI $118,800

Charlestown, RI $118,924 Chepachet, RI $117,191 Clayville, RI $117,304 Coventry, RI $117,191 West Greenwich, RI $117,111 East Greenwich, RI $117,270 Exeter, RI $119,774 Fiskeville, RI $117,417

Forestdale, RI $117,304 Foster, RI $117,111 Glendale, RI $117,111 Greene, RI $118,426 Greenville, RI $117,417 Harmony, RI $117,383 Harrisville, RI $117,191 Hope, RI $117,417

Hope Valley, RI $119,853 Hopkinton, RI $119,887 Jamestown, RI $118,686 Kenyon, RI $119,740 Little Compton, RI $119,355 Manville, RI $117,417 Mapleville, RI $117,111 Newport, RI $118,709

Middletown, RI $119,207 North Kingstown, RI $117,077 North Scituate, RI $117,383 Oakland, RI $117,225 Pascoag, RI $117,157 Pawtucket, RI $117,417 Central Falls, RI $117,417 Cumberland, RI $117,417

Lincoln, RI $117,417 Portsmouth, RI $118,233 Prudence Island, RI $117,191 Rockville, RI $119,887 Saunderstown, RI $118,754 Shannock, RI $119,706 Slatersville, RI $117,304 Slocum, RI $118,754

Tiverton, RI $119,434 Wakefield, RI $118,630 Kingston, RI $118,652 Narragansett, RI $118,675 Peace Dale, RI $118,630 Warren, RI $117,383 Warwick, RI $117,417 Westerly, RI $119,921

West Kingston, RI $118,720 West Warwick, RI $117,417 Wood River Junction, RI $119,774 Woonsocket, RI $117,304 North Smithfield, RI $117,383 Wyoming, RI $119,740 Providence, RI $117,417 Cranston, RI $117,417

North Providence, RI $117,417 East Providence, RI $117,417 Riverside, RI $117,417 Rumford, RI $117,417 Smithfield, RI $117,417 Johnston, RI $117,417

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

$106,138

Average $118,290/year

$132,596

$8,845

Average $9,857/month

$11,050

$2,041

Average $2,275/week

$2,550

$51

Average $57/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,596	$11,050	$2,550	$64
Average	$118,290	$9,857	$2,275	$57
25th Percentile	$106,138	$8,845	$2,041	$51

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