Job Superintendent Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Job Superintendent in the United States is $120,996 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $145,217
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,154 to $133,674
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,283
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Job Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $133,674 $11,140 $2,571 $64
Average $120,996 $10,083 $2,327 $58
25th Percentile $110,154 $9,180 $2,118 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Job Superintendent Salaries

A Job 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 Job Superintendent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Job 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): $120,064
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $153,903
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $188,552
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $215,563
  • Expert (over 8 years): $252,733
Levels Salary
Job Super... Level Job Superintendent$120,064
Plant Ope... Level Job Superintendent$153,903
Plant Man... Level Job Superintendent$188,552
Plant Gen... Level Job Superintendent$215,563
Multi Pla... Level Job Superintendent$252,733
$120,064 0 yr
$153,903 < 2 yrs
$188,552 2-4 yrs
$215,563 5-8 yrs
$252,733 > 8 yrs
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How Do Job 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 Job Superintendents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $133,967.
  • California: $133,459.
  • Massachusetts: $131,680.

Top Paying Cities for Job 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: $152,612
  • San Francisco: $150,941
  • Oakland: $147,760

What Skills Can Increase a Job Superintendent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.24% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Lean Manufacturing (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing or lean production is a systematic method originating in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste (無駄, muda) within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity, which can cause problems. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (無理, muri) and unevenness in work loads (斑, mura). Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.[citation needed] Lean manufacturing attempts to make obvious what adds value, through reducing everything else (because it is not adding value). This management philosophy is derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as "lean" only in the 1990s.[page needed], TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastes to improve overall customer value, but there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the world's largest automaker, has focused attention on how it has achieved this success.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.24%
Preventative Maintenance 2.35%
Lean Manufacturing 1.51%
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 Job Superintendent's salary.
  • Lean Manufacturing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Lean Manufacturing
$129,466
7%
Process Improvement
$129,466
7%
Continuous Improvement
$129,466
7%
Lean
$129,466
7%
ISO
$128,256
6%
Employee Relations
$128,256
6%
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Job Superintendent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Job Superintendent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Job Superintendent positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Job Superintendent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Job Superintendent

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$145,195$70.020%
Aerospace & Defense$139,145$67.015%
Pharmaceuticals$139,145$67.015%
Business Services$133,096$64.010%
MFG Durable$133,096$64.010%

How Education impacts a Job Superintendent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Job Superintendents enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Job Superintendent with a No Diploma is between $111,022 and $117,383).

Job Superintendent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Job Superintendent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 32.6%
High School 32.6%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 13.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Job Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Job 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Job Superintendent

Salaries for a Job Superintendent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,921 in 2023 to around $101,190 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Job Superintendent salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Job Superintendent Over Time

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2023
$102,921
2024
$102,266
2025
$101,190
2026
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2023 $102,921
2024 $102,266
2025 $101,190
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Job Superintendent

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Job Superintendent?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Job Superintendent roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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