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Residential Construction Superintendent Salary in Tennessee

How much does a Residential Construction Superintendent make in Tennessee?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Residential Construction Superintendent in Tennessee is $106,792 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,566
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,707 to $120,283
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,614
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Residential Construction Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $120,283 $10,024 $2,313 $58
Average $106,792 $8,899 $2,054 $51
25th Percentile $95,707 $7,976 $1,841 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Residential Construction Superintendent Salaries

A Residential 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Residential 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:

  • Cornersville: $104,963
  • Lexington: $102,945
  • Iron City: $99,355

Residential Construction Superintendent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Residential Construction Superintendent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Residential Construction Superintendent positions in Retail & Wholesale or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Residential Construction Superintendent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Residential Construction Superintendent

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$138,829$67.030%
Biotechnology$128,150$62.020%
Software & Networking$128,150$62.020%
Internet$122,811$59.015%
Energy & Utilities$117,471$56.010%

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

Understanding how a Residential 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 August 01, 2026
$95,707
Average $106,792/year
$120,283
$7,976
Average $8,899/month
$10,024
$1,841
Average $2,054/week
$2,313
$46
Average $51/hour
$58
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $120,283 $10,024 $2,313 $58
Average $106,792 $8,899 $2,054 $51
25th Percentile $95,707 $7,976 $1,841 $46

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