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

A General Superintendent's salary grows with experience: a General Superintendent (0-3 years)earns $112,168, a Construction Field Superintendent, Sr. (3-5 years)earns $131,196, a Resident Construction Manager I (5+ years)earns $148,234, a Resident Construction Manager II (5+ years)earns $172,042,

What are the highest paying states for a General Superintendent?

General Superintendent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Superintendent roles are District of Columbia $123,779, California $123,310, Massachusetts $121,666. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Superintendent roles make?

Salaries for General Superintendent level roles vary by specialization: School Superintendent: $160,154; General Contractor Superintendent: $123,839; Plant Superintendent: $122,322; Superintendent: $112,650; Quarry Operations Superintendent: $107,100.

General Superintendent Salary in Delaware

How much does a General Superintendent make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Superintendent in Delaware is $113,215 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,407
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,463 to $127,448
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,764

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General Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,448	$10,621	$2,451	$61
Average	$113,215	$9,435	$2,177	$54
25th Percentile	$101,463	$8,455	$1,951	$49

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Key Factors That Influence General Superintendent Salaries

A General 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 General 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 General Superintendents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $123,779.
California: $123,310.
Massachusetts: $121,666.

District of Columbia $123,779 California $123,310 Massachusetts $121,666 Washington $121,219 New Jersey $121,175 Alaska $121,018 Connecticut $119,475 New York $118,849

Hawaii $116,848 Rhode Island $115,909 Maryland $115,272 Minnesota $114,400 Colorado $114,064 Illinois $113,953 Oregon $113,528 Delaware $113,215

New Hampshire $113,018 Virginia $112,578 Pennsylvania $111,292 Nevada $110,644 North Dakota $110,431 Michigan $110,096 Wisconsin $109,973 Vermont $109,727

Texas $109,045 Maine $109,000 Arizona $108,933 Ohio $108,855 Georgia $107,826 Indiana $107,312 Wyoming $107,211 Utah $107,055

Iowa $106,988 Kansas $106,451 Louisiana $106,295 North Carolina $106,239 Missouri $106,216 Florida $105,780 Montana $105,546 Nebraska $105,322

Kentucky $105,199 South Carolina $104,752 Tennessee $104,472 Idaho $104,361 New Mexico $103,545 Oklahoma $103,366 Alabama $102,706 South Dakota $101,599

Arkansas $100,996 West Virginia $100,671 Mississippi $99,699

Top Paying Cities for General 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: $117,172
Little Creek: $116,088
Magnolia: $116,569

Lincoln, DE $117,172 Little Creek, DE $116,088 Magnolia, DE $116,569 Milford, DE $117,172 Marydel, DE $115,652 Millsboro, DE $117,172 Millville, DE $117,955 Milton, DE $117,172

Nassau, DE $117,172 Ocean View, DE $117,955 Rehoboth Beach, DE $117,955 Seaford, DE $115,943 Selbyville, DE $117,955 Smyrna, DE $115,518 Viola, DE $116,569 Woodside, DE $116,233

Bear, DE $114,668 Newark, DE $114,713 Claymont, DE $114,802 Delaware City, DE $114,713 Hockessin, DE $114,802 Kirkwood, DE $114,713 Middletown, DE $115,283 Montchanin, DE $114,802

New Castle, DE $114,802 Odessa, DE $115,440 Port Penn, DE $114,400 Rockland, DE $114,802 Saint Georges, DE $114,713 Townsend, DE $115,272 Winterthur, DE $114,802 Lewes, DE $117,172

Wilmington, DE $114,802 Dover, DE $116,032 Dover Afb, DE $116,300 Bethany Beach, DE $117,955 Bethel, DE $115,943 Bridgeville, DE $117,172 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,155 Cheswold, DE $115,764

Clayton, DE $115,473 Dagsboro, DE $117,955 Delmar, DE $115,943 Ellendale, DE $117,172 Felton, DE $117,172 Fenwick Island, DE $117,955 Frankford, DE $117,955 Frederica, DE $117,172

Georgetown, DE $117,172 Greenwood, DE $117,172 Harbeson, DE $117,172 Harrington, DE $117,172 Hartly, DE $115,417 Houston, DE $117,172 Kenton, DE $115,473 Laurel, DE $115,943

Yorklyn, DE $114,802

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

Understanding how a General 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 April 01, 2026

$101,463

Average $113,215/year

$127,448

$8,455

Average $9,435/month

$10,621

$1,951

Average $2,177/week

$2,451

$49

Average $54/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,448	$10,621	$2,451	$61
Average	$113,215	$9,435	$2,177	$54
25th Percentile	$101,463	$8,455	$1,951	$49

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