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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Maintenance Superintendent?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Maintenance Superintendent roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change A Maintenance Superintendent's salary?

A Maintenance Superintendent's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,221 for beginners, reaching about $82,684 at mid-level, and approach $87,319 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Superintendent?

Maintenance Superintendent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Superintendent roles are District of Columbia $93,531, California $93,176, Massachusetts $91,934. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Superintendent roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Superintendent level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Operations Superintendent: $186,200; Oil and Gas Superintendent: $157,928; Plant Superintendent: $122,354; Electric and Gas Operations Superintendent: $120,726; Quarry Operations Superintendent: $107,000.

Maintenance Superintendent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Superintendent make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Superintendent in Delaware is $85,548 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,889
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,400 to $93,578
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,341

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Maintenance Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,578	$7,798	$1,800	$45
Average	$85,548	$7,129	$1,645	$41
25th Percentile	$73,400	$6,117	$1,412	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Superintendent Salaries

A Maintenance 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 Maintenance Superintendent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance 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): $80,221
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,789
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,684
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,548
Expert (over 8 years): $87,319

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Maintenance Superintendent	$80,221
Intermediate Level Maintenance Superintendent	$80,789
Senior Level Maintenance Superintendent	$82,684
Specialist Level Maintenance Superintendent	$85,548
Expert Level Maintenance Superintendent	$87,319

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

District of Columbia: $93,531.
California: $93,176.
Massachusetts: $91,934.

District of Columbia $93,531 California $93,176 Massachusetts $91,934 Washington $91,596 New Jersey $91,563 Alaska $91,444 Connecticut $90,279 New York $89,806

Hawaii $88,293 Rhode Island $87,584 Maryland $87,102 Minnesota $86,443 Colorado $86,190 Illinois $86,106 Oregon $85,785 Delaware $85,548

New Hampshire $85,399 Virginia $85,067 Pennsylvania $84,095 Nevada $83,605 North Dakota $83,445 Michigan $83,191 Wisconsin $83,098 Vermont $82,912

Texas $82,397 Maine $82,363 Arizona $82,313 Ohio $82,254 Georgia $81,476 Indiana $81,088 Wyoming $81,012 Utah $80,893

Iowa $80,843 Kansas $80,437 Louisiana $80,319 North Carolina $80,277 Missouri $80,260 Florida $79,930 Montana $79,753 Nebraska $79,584

Kentucky $79,491 South Carolina $79,153 Tennessee $78,942 Idaho $78,858 New Mexico $78,241 Oklahoma $78,106 Alabama $77,607 South Dakota $76,771

Arkansas $76,315 West Virginia $76,070 Mississippi $75,335

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance 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: $85,163
Little Creek: $85,786
Magnolia: $85,663

Lincoln, DE $85,163 Little Creek, DE $85,786 Magnolia, DE $85,663 Milford, DE $85,379 Marydel, DE $85,519 Millsboro, DE $84,805 Millville, DE $84,936 Milton, DE $85,083

Nassau, DE $85,145 Ocean View, DE $84,922 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,085 Seaford, DE $85,133 Selbyville, DE $84,781 Smyrna, DE $85,845 Viola, DE $85,450 Woodside, DE $85,680

Bear, DE $85,482 Newark, DE $85,450 Claymont, DE $85,625 Delaware City, DE $85,535 Hockessin, DE $85,442 Kirkwood, DE $85,519 Middletown, DE $85,552 Montchanin, DE $85,462

New Castle, DE $85,475 Odessa, DE $85,594 Port Penn, DE $85,652 Rockland, DE $85,470 Saint Georges, DE $85,525 Townsend, DE $85,657 Winterthur, DE $85,480 Lewes, DE $85,116

Wilmington, DE $85,447 Dover, DE $85,786 Dover Afb, DE $85,334 Bethany Beach, DE $84,833 Bethel, DE $84,920 Bridgeville, DE $85,121 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,545 Cheswold, DE $85,758

Clayton, DE $85,761 Dagsboro, DE $84,773 Delmar, DE $84,637 Ellendale, DE $84,894 Felton, DE $85,372 Fenwick Island, DE $84,792 Frankford, DE $84,644 Frederica, DE $85,457

Georgetown, DE $84,741 Greenwood, DE $85,134 Harbeson, DE $84,832 Harrington, DE $85,264 Hartly, DE $85,529 Houston, DE $85,143 Kenton, DE $85,765 Laurel, DE $84,691

Yorklyn, DE $85,468

Maintenance Superintendent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Maintenance Superintendent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Maintenance Superintendent positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Maintenance Superintendent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Maintenance Superintendent

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$115,490	$56.0	35%
Financial Services	$106,935	$51.0	25%
Software & Networking	$106,935	$51.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$102,658	$49.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$98,380	$47.0	15%

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

Understanding how a Maintenance 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 July 01, 2026

$73,400

Average $85,548/year

$93,578

$6,117

Average $7,129/month

$7,798

$1,412

Average $1,645/week

$1,800

$35

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,578	$7,798	$1,800	$45
Average	$85,548	$7,129	$1,645	$41
25th Percentile	$73,400	$6,117	$1,412	$35

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