Civil Construction Superintendent Salary in the United States

How much does a Civil Construction Superintendent make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil Construction Superintendent in the United States is $112,146 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,280
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,418 to $125,302
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,830
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Civil Construction Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $125,302 $10,442 $2,410 $60
Average $112,146 $9,346 $2,157 $54
25th Percentile $99,418 $8,285 $1,912 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Civil Construction Superintendent Salaries

A Civil Construction 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Civil Construction 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:

  • San Jose: $141,450
  • San Francisco: $139,901
  • Oakland: $136,953

What Skills Can Increase a Civil Construction Superintendent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 10.15% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 10.15%
Logistics 2.67%
CPR 1.02%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Civil Construction Superintendent's salary.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Field Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Logistics
 $119,996
7%
Field Operations
 $119,996
7%
Commitment
 $118,875
6%
Coordination
 $118,875
6%
Leadership
 $118,875
6%
Construction Management
 $118,875
6%
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How Education impacts a Civil Construction Superintendent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Civil Construction Superintendents enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Civil Construction Superintendent with a Bachelor's Degree is between $111,400 and $121,392).

Civil Construction Superintendent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Civil Construction Superintendent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 45.6%
Associates 12.3%
Bachelors 37.1%
Masters 3.1%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Civil Construction Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil Construction 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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Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$99,418
Average $112,146/year
$125,302
$8,285
Average $9,346/month
$10,442
$1,912
Average $2,157/week
$2,410
$48
Average $54/hour
$60
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $125,302 $10,442 $2,410 $60
Average $112,146 $9,346 $2,157 $54
25th Percentile $99,418 $8,285 $1,912 $48

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Salary Trends for Civil Construction Superintendent

Salaries for a Civil Construction Superintendent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,769 in 2023 to around $90,736 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Civil Construction Superintendent salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Civil Construction Superintendent Over Time

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2023 $91,769
2024 $91,363
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