Water Superintendent Salary in the United States

How much does a Water Superintendent make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Water Superintendent in the United States is $96,449 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,043
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,344 to $105,658
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,234
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Water Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $105,658 $8,805 $2,032 $51
Average $96,449 $8,037 $1,855 $46
25th Percentile $85,344 $7,112 $1,641 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Water Superintendent Salaries

A Water 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.

How Experience Level Affects Water Superintendent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Water 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): $93,364
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,827
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,906
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,140
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,238
Levels Salary
Entry Level Water Superintendent$93,364
Intermediate Level Water Superintendent$93,827
Senior Level Water Superintendent$94,906
Specialist Level Water Superintendent$96,140
Expert Level Water Superintendent$98,238
$93,364 0 yr
$93,827 < 2 yrs
$94,906 2-4 yrs
$96,140 5-8 yrs
$98,238 > 8 yrs
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How Do Water 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 Water Superintendents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $106,788.
  • California: $106,383.
  • Massachusetts: $104,965.

Top Paying Cities for Water 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: $121,650
  • San Francisco: $120,319
  • Oakland: $117,783

What Skills Can Increase a Water Superintendent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.58% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.58%
Civil Engineering 2.02%
Quality Control 1.52%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Water Superintendent's salary.
  • Client Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Client Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Client Relationship
$124,419
29%
Business Development
$115,738
20%
Client Management
$113,809
18%
Environmental Engineering
$112,845
17%
Project Design
$112,845
17%
Civil Engineering
$112,845
17%
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Water Superintendent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Water Superintendent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Water Superintendent positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Water Superintendent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Water Superintendent

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$115,738$56.020%
MFG Durable$108,987$52.013%
Aerospace & Defense$106,093$51.010%
Biotechnology$104,164$50.08%
Healthcare$101,271$49.05%

How Education impacts a Water Superintendent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Water 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 Water Superintendent with a Bachelor's Degree is between $92,227 and $96,416).

Water Superintendent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Water Superintendent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 43.2%
High School 43.2%
Associates 27.3%
Bachelors 27.3%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Water Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Water 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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Salary Trends for Water Superintendent

Salaries for a Water Superintendent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,753 in 2023 to around $88,278 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Water Superintendent salary trends, .

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