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

A Superintendent's salary grows with experience: a Superintendent (0-3 years)earns $115,751, a Construction Field Superintendent, Sr. (3-5 years)earns $135,396, a Resident Construction Manager I (5+ years)earns $153,005, a Resident Construction Manager II (5+ years)earns $177,573,

What are the highest paying states for a Superintendent?

Superintendent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Superintendent roles are District of Columbia $124,767, California $124,294, Massachusetts $122,637. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Superintendent roles make?

Salaries for Superintendent level roles vary by specialization: School Superintendent: $160,242; Plant Superintendent: $122,343; MEP Superintendent: $120,235; Construction Superintendent: $115,736; Project Superintendent: $113,756.

Superintendent Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Superintendent make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Superintendent in Rhode Island is $116,834 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,984
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,707 to $131,569
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,667

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

Smart Recruiting

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,569	$10,964	$2,530	$63
Average	$116,834	$9,736	$2,247	$56
25th Percentile	$104,707	$8,726	$2,014	$50

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Superintendent Job Openings in Rhode Island

Ship Superintendent

NSC Staffing - North Kingstown, RI

Ship Superintendent

New Day Executive Search - North Kingstown, RI

Superintendent - Public Construction - Warwick, RI

Michael Page International Inc. - Warwick, RI

T&D Superintendent

ESPO - North Kingstown, RI

Search More Superintendent Jobs in Rhode Island

Key Factors That Influence Superintendent Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $124,767.
California: $124,294.
Massachusetts: $122,637.

District of Columbia $124,767 California $124,294 Massachusetts $122,637 Washington $122,187 New Jersey $122,141 Alaska $121,984 Connecticut $120,429 New York $119,798

Hawaii $117,780 Rhode Island $116,834 Maryland $116,192 Minnesota $115,313 Colorado $114,975 Illinois $114,862 Oregon $114,434 Delaware $114,118

New Hampshire $113,920 Virginia $113,476 Pennsylvania $112,180 Nevada $111,526 North Dakota $111,312 Michigan $110,974 Wisconsin $110,850 Vermont $110,602

Texas $109,915 Maine $109,870 Arizona $109,802 Ohio $109,723 Georgia $108,687 Indiana $108,168 Wyoming $108,067 Utah $107,909

Iowa $107,841 Kansas $107,301 Louisiana $107,143 North Carolina $107,086 Missouri $107,064 Florida $106,624 Montana $106,388 Nebraska $106,162

Kentucky $106,038 South Carolina $105,588 Tennessee $105,306 Idaho $105,193 New Mexico $104,371 Oklahoma $104,190 Alabama $103,526 South Dakota $102,410

Arkansas $101,801 West Virginia $101,475 Mississippi $100,494

Top Paying Cities for 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: $118,294
Albion: $117,295
Ashaway: $118,070

Adamsville, RI $118,294 Albion, RI $117,295 Ashaway, RI $118,070 Barrington, RI $116,986 Block Island, RI $117,637 Bradford, RI $117,999 Bristol, RI $117,437 Carolina, RI $117,804

Charlestown, RI $117,847 Chepachet, RI $117,613 Clayville, RI $117,285 Coventry, RI $117,290 West Greenwich, RI $117,614 East Greenwich, RI $117,211 Exeter, RI $117,581 Fiskeville, RI $116,984

Forestdale, RI $117,885 Foster, RI $117,551 Glendale, RI $117,894 Greene, RI $117,705 Greenville, RI $117,029 Harmony, RI $117,180 Harrisville, RI $117,844 Hope, RI $117,057

Hope Valley, RI $117,966 Hopkinton, RI $118,122 Jamestown, RI $117,727 Kenyon, RI $117,789 Little Compton, RI $118,276 Manville, RI $117,449 Mapleville, RI $117,635 Newport, RI $117,846

Middletown, RI $117,898 North Kingstown, RI $117,413 North Scituate, RI $117,181 Oakland, RI $117,762 Pascoag, RI $117,921 Pawtucket, RI $116,811 Central Falls, RI $116,863 Cumberland, RI $117,527

Lincoln, RI $116,980 Portsmouth, RI $117,833 Prudence Island, RI $117,591 Rockville, RI $118,104 Saunderstown, RI $117,656 Shannock, RI $117,796 Slatersville, RI $117,886 Slocum, RI $117,653

Tiverton, RI $118,192 Wakefield, RI $117,757 Kingston, RI $117,712 Narragansett, RI $117,789 Peace Dale, RI $117,742 Warren, RI $117,288 Warwick, RI $116,961 Westerly, RI $118,098

West Kingston, RI $117,749 West Warwick, RI $117,104 Wood River Junction, RI $117,917 Woonsocket, RI $117,892 North Smithfield, RI $117,624 Wyoming, RI $117,796 Providence, RI $116,778 Cranston, RI $116,793

North Providence, RI $116,807 East Providence, RI $116,785 Riverside, RI $116,823 Rumford, RI $116,806 Smithfield, RI $117,042 Johnston, RI $116,846

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

Understanding how a 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 June 01, 2026

$104,707

Average $116,834/year

$131,569

$8,726

Average $9,736/month

$10,964

$2,014

Average $2,247/week

$2,530

$50

Average $56/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$131,569	$10,964	$2,530	$63
Average	$116,834	$9,736	$2,247	$56
25th Percentile	$104,707	$8,726	$2,014	$50

Salaries of jobs related to Superintendent

Find Your Next Superintendent Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Superintendent job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Rhode Island

Cost of Living in Rhode Island is

3.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about