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

A Golf Course Superintendent's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,225 for beginners, reaching about $68,714 at mid-level, and approach $72,876 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Golf Course Superintendent?

Golf Course Superintendent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Golf Course Superintendent roles are District of Columbia $74,800, California $74,500, Massachusetts $73,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Golf Course Superintendent roles make?

Salaries for Golf Course Superintendent level roles vary by specialization: Golf Superintendent: $67,536; Golf Course Manager: $67,474; Golf Course Groundskeeper: $66,704; Golf Course Management: $64,833; Golf Course Mechanic: $43,794.

Golf Course Superintendent Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Golf Course Superintendent make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Golf Course Superintendent in Rhode Island is $70,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,115
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,400 to $81,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,390

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Golf Course Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,100	$6,758	$1,560	$39
Average	$70,100	$5,842	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$62,400	$5,200	$1,200	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Golf Course Superintendent Salaries

A Golf Course 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 Golf Course Superintendent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Golf Course 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): $67,225
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,568
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,714
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,088
Expert (over 8 years): $72,876

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Golf Course Superintendent	$67,225
Intermediate Level Golf Course Superintendent	$67,568
Senior Level Golf Course Superintendent	$68,714
Specialist Level Golf Course Superintendent	$70,088
Expert Level Golf Course Superintendent	$72,876

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

District of Columbia: $74,800.
California: $74,500.
Massachusetts: $73,500.

District of Columbia $74,800 California $74,500 Massachusetts $73,500 Washington $73,300 New Jersey $73,300 Alaska $73,200 Connecticut $72,200 New York $71,800

Hawaii $70,600 Rhode Island $70,100 Maryland $69,700 Minnesota $69,200 Colorado $69,000 Illinois $68,900 Oregon $68,600 Delaware $68,400

New Hampshire $68,300 Virginia $68,100 Pennsylvania $67,300 Nevada $66,900 North Dakota $66,800 Michigan $66,600 Wisconsin $66,500 Vermont $66,300

Arizona $65,900 Maine $65,900 Texas $65,900 Ohio $65,800 Georgia $65,200 Indiana $64,900 Wyoming $64,800 Utah $64,700

Iowa $64,700 Kansas $64,400 Louisiana $64,300 North Carolina $64,200 Missouri $64,200 Florida $64,000 Montana $63,800 Nebraska $63,700

Kentucky $63,600 South Carolina $63,300 Tennessee $63,200 Idaho $63,100 New Mexico $62,600 Oklahoma $62,500 Alabama $62,100 South Dakota $61,400

Arkansas $61,100 West Virginia $60,900 Mississippi $60,300

Top Paying Cities for Golf Course 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: $70,900
Albion: $70,300
Ashaway: $70,800

Adamsville, RI $70,900 Albion, RI $70,300 Ashaway, RI $70,800 Barrington, RI $70,200 Block Island, RI $70,600 Bradford, RI $70,800 Bristol, RI $70,400 Carolina, RI $70,700

Charlestown, RI $70,700 Chepachet, RI $70,500 Clayville, RI $70,300 Coventry, RI $70,300 West Greenwich, RI $70,500 East Greenwich, RI $70,300 Exeter, RI $70,500 Fiskeville, RI $70,200

Forestdale, RI $70,700 Foster, RI $70,500 Glendale, RI $70,700 Greene, RI $70,600 Greenville, RI $70,200 Harmony, RI $70,300 Harrisville, RI $70,700 Hope, RI $70,200

Hope Valley, RI $70,800 Hopkinton, RI $70,800 Jamestown, RI $70,600 Kenyon, RI $70,600 Little Compton, RI $70,900 Manville, RI $70,400 Mapleville, RI $70,600 Newport, RI $70,700

Middletown, RI $70,700 North Kingstown, RI $70,400 North Scituate, RI $70,300 Oakland, RI $70,600 Pascoag, RI $70,700 Pawtucket, RI $70,100 Central Falls, RI $70,100 Cumberland, RI $70,500

Lincoln, RI $70,200 Portsmouth, RI $70,700 Prudence Island, RI $70,500 Rockville, RI $70,800 Saunderstown, RI $70,600 Shannock, RI $70,600 Slatersville, RI $70,700 Slocum, RI $70,600

Tiverton, RI $70,900 Wakefield, RI $70,600 Kingston, RI $70,600 Narragansett, RI $70,600 Peace Dale, RI $70,600 Warren, RI $70,300 Warwick, RI $70,100 Westerly, RI $70,800

West Kingston, RI $70,600 West Warwick, RI $70,200 Wood River Junction, RI $70,700 Woonsocket, RI $70,700 North Smithfield, RI $70,500 Wyoming, RI $70,600 Providence, RI $70,000 Cranston, RI $70,000

North Providence, RI $70,100 East Providence, RI $70,000 Riverside, RI $70,100 Rumford, RI $70,100 Smithfield, RI $70,200 Johnston, RI $70,100

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

Understanding how a Golf Course 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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$62,400

Average $70,100/year

$81,100

$5,200

Average $5,842/month

$6,758

$1,200

Average $1,348/week

$1,560

$30

Average $34/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,100	$6,758	$1,560	$39
Average	$70,100	$5,842	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$62,400	$5,200	$1,200	$30

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