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

A Construction Project Superintendent's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,288 for beginners, reaching about $90,776 at mid-level, and approach $95,333 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Project Superintendent?

Construction Project Superintendent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Project Superintendent roles are District of Columbia $101,589, California $101,203, Massachusetts $99,855. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Project Superintendent roles make?

Salaries for Construction Project Superintendent level roles vary by specialization: Head Construction Field Superintendent: $130,300; Chief Construction Field Superintendent: $130,238; Construction Project Manager/Superintendent: $119,519; Construction Superintendent: $113,304; Project Superintendent: $113,304.

Construction Project Superintendent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Construction Project Superintendent make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Construction Project Superintendent in Delaware is $93,129 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,631
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,243 to $102,814
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,153

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Construction Project Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,814	$8,568	$1,977	$49
Average	$93,129	$7,761	$1,791	$45
25th Percentile	$84,243	$7,020	$1,620	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Project Superintendent Salaries

A Construction Project 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 Experience Level Affects Construction Project Superintendent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Project Superintendent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,288
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,979
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,776
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,466
Expert (over 8 years): $95,333

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Construction Project Superintendent	$88,288
Intermediate Level Construction Project Superintendent	$88,979
Senior Level Construction Project Superintendent	$90,776
Specialist Level Construction Project Superintendent	$93,466
Expert Level Construction Project Superintendent	$95,333

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

District of Columbia: $101,589.
California: $101,203.
Massachusetts: $99,855.

District of Columbia $101,589 California $101,203 Massachusetts $99,855 Washington $99,488 New Jersey $99,451 Alaska $99,322 Connecticut $98,056 New York $97,542

Hawaii $95,900 Rhode Island $95,129 Maryland $94,606 Minnesota $93,891 Colorado $93,615 Illinois $93,524 Oregon $93,175 Delaware $92,918

New Hampshire $92,757 Virginia $92,395 Pennsylvania $91,340 Nevada $90,808 North Dakota $90,633 Michigan $90,358 Wisconsin $90,257 Vermont $90,055

Texas $89,496 Maine $89,459 Arizona $89,404 Ohio $89,340 Georgia $88,496 Indiana $88,074 Wyoming $87,991 Utah $87,863

Iowa $87,807 Kansas $87,367 Louisiana $87,239 North Carolina $87,193 Missouri $87,174 Florida $86,817 Montana $86,624 Nebraska $86,440

Kentucky $86,339 South Carolina $85,972 Tennessee $85,743 Idaho $85,651 New Mexico $84,981 Oklahoma $84,835 Alabama $84,293 South Dakota $83,385

Arkansas $82,890 West Virginia $82,623 Mississippi $81,825

Top Paying Cities for Construction Project 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: $96,166
Little Creek: $95,276
Magnolia: $95,671

Lincoln, DE $96,166 Little Creek, DE $95,276 Magnolia, DE $95,671 Milford, DE $96,166 Marydel, DE $94,918 Millsboro, DE $96,166 Millville, DE $96,808 Milton, DE $96,166

Nassau, DE $96,166 Ocean View, DE $96,808 Rehoboth Beach, DE $96,808 Seaford, DE $95,157 Selbyville, DE $96,808 Smyrna, DE $94,808 Viola, DE $95,671 Woodside, DE $95,395

Bear, DE $94,111 Newark, DE $94,148 Claymont, DE $94,221 Delaware City, DE $94,148 Hockessin, DE $94,221 Kirkwood, DE $94,148 Middletown, DE $94,616 Montchanin, DE $94,221

New Castle, DE $94,221 Odessa, DE $94,744 Port Penn, DE $93,891 Rockland, DE $94,221 Saint Georges, DE $94,148 Townsend, DE $94,606 Winterthur, DE $94,221 Lewes, DE $96,166

Wilmington, DE $94,221 Dover, DE $95,230 Dover Afb, DE $95,450 Bethany Beach, DE $96,808 Bethel, DE $95,157 Bridgeville, DE $96,166 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,331 Cheswold, DE $95,010

Clayton, DE $94,772 Dagsboro, DE $96,808 Delmar, DE $95,157 Ellendale, DE $96,166 Felton, DE $96,166 Fenwick Island, DE $96,808 Frankford, DE $96,808 Frederica, DE $96,166

Georgetown, DE $96,166 Greenwood, DE $96,166 Harbeson, DE $96,166 Harrington, DE $96,166 Hartly, DE $94,726 Houston, DE $96,166 Kenton, DE $94,772 Laurel, DE $95,157

Yorklyn, DE $94,221

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

Understanding how a Construction Project 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

$84,243

Average $93,129/year

$102,814

$7,020

Average $7,761/month

$8,568

$1,620

Average $1,791/week

$1,977

$41

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,814	$8,568	$1,977	$49
Average	$93,129	$7,761	$1,791	$45
25th Percentile	$84,243	$7,020	$1,620	$41

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