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

How does experience change A Maintenance Superintendent's salary?

A Maintenance Superintendent's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,137 for beginners, reaching about $82,597 at mid-level, and approach $87,229 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 $93,433, California $93,079, Massachusetts $91,838. 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: $185,800; Oil and Gas Superintendent: $157,999; Plant Superintendent: $122,290; Electric and Gas Operations Superintendent: $120,744; Quarry Operations Superintendent: $107,100.

Maintenance Superintendent Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Superintendent make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Superintendent in Delaware is $85,459 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): $100,793
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,323 to $93,485
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,275

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Maintenance Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,485	$7,790	$1,798	$45
Average	$85,459	$7,122	$1,643	$41
25th Percentile	$73,323	$6,110	$1,410	$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): $80,137
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,705
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,597
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,459
Expert (over 8 years): $87,229

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Maintenance Superintendent	$80,137
Intermediate Level Maintenance Superintendent	$80,705
Senior Level Maintenance Superintendent	$82,597
Specialist Level Maintenance Superintendent	$85,459
Expert Level Maintenance Superintendent	$87,229

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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: $93,433.
California: $93,079.
Massachusetts: $91,838.

District of Columbia $93,433 California $93,079 Massachusetts $91,838 Washington $91,501 New Jersey $91,467 Alaska $91,349 Connecticut $90,184 New York $89,712

Hawaii $88,201 Rhode Island $87,492 Maryland $87,011 Minnesota $86,353 Colorado $86,100 Illinois $86,016 Oregon $85,695 Delaware $85,459

New Hampshire $85,310 Virginia $84,978 Pennsylvania $84,007 Nevada $83,518 North Dakota $83,357 Michigan $83,104 Wisconsin $83,011 Vermont $82,826

Texas $82,311 Maine $82,277 Arizona $82,227 Ohio $82,168 Georgia $81,391 Indiana $81,003 Wyoming $80,927 Utah $80,809

Iowa $80,758 Kansas $80,353 Louisiana $80,235 North Carolina $80,193 Missouri $80,176 Florida $79,847 Montana $79,670 Nebraska $79,501

Kentucky $79,408 South Carolina $79,071 Tennessee $78,860 Idaho $78,775 New Mexico $78,159 Oklahoma $78,024 Alabama $77,526 South Dakota $76,691

Arkansas $76,235 West Virginia $75,990 Mississippi $75,256

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: $88,446
Little Creek: $87,627
Magnolia: $87,990

Lincoln, DE $88,446 Little Creek, DE $87,627 Magnolia, DE $87,990 Milford, DE $88,446 Marydel, DE $87,298 Millsboro, DE $88,446 Millville, DE $89,037 Milton, DE $88,446

Nassau, DE $88,446 Ocean View, DE $89,037 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,037 Seaford, DE $87,518 Selbyville, DE $89,037 Smyrna, DE $87,197 Viola, DE $87,990 Woodside, DE $87,737

Bear, DE $86,556 Newark, DE $86,589 Claymont, DE $86,657 Delaware City, DE $86,589 Hockessin, DE $86,657 Kirkwood, DE $86,589 Middletown, DE $87,020 Montchanin, DE $86,657

New Castle, DE $86,657 Odessa, DE $87,138 Port Penn, DE $86,353 Rockland, DE $86,657 Saint Georges, DE $86,589 Townsend, DE $87,011 Winterthur, DE $86,657 Lewes, DE $88,446

Wilmington, DE $86,657 Dover, DE $87,585 Dover Afb, DE $87,788 Bethany Beach, DE $89,037 Bethel, DE $87,518 Bridgeville, DE $88,446 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,678 Cheswold, DE $87,383

Clayton, DE $87,163 Dagsboro, DE $89,037 Delmar, DE $87,518 Ellendale, DE $88,446 Felton, DE $88,446 Fenwick Island, DE $89,037 Frankford, DE $89,037 Frederica, DE $88,446

Georgetown, DE $88,446 Greenwood, DE $88,446 Harbeson, DE $88,446 Harrington, DE $88,446 Hartly, DE $87,121 Houston, DE $88,446 Kenton, DE $87,163 Laurel, DE $87,518

Yorklyn, DE $86,657

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 January 01, 2026

$73,323

Average $85,459/year

$93,485

$6,110

Average $7,122/month

$7,790

$1,410

Average $1,643/week

$1,798

$35

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,485	$7,790	$1,798	$45
Average	$85,459	$7,122	$1,643	$41
25th Percentile	$73,323	$6,110	$1,410	$35

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