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Job outlook for buildings and grounds superintendents in the United States
Are buildings and grounds superintendent jobs in demand?
Yes, buildings and grounds superintendent jobs are in demand. Buildings and grounds superintendent demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Buildings and grounds superintendent job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of buildings and grounds superintendent jobs and the average buildings and grounds superintendent salary over time.
Buildings and grounds superintendent jobs over time
Buildings and grounds superintendent job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,471 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,214 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,347 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,254 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,171 | 0.00% |
Average buildings and grounds superintendent salary over time
Buildings and grounds superintendent salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,833 | $18.67 | +4.5% |
| 2025 | $37,150 | $17.86 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $36,409 | $17.50 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $35,810 | $17.22 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $35,116 | $16.88 | +0.8% |
Buildings and grounds superintendent jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of buildings and grounds superintendent job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where buildings and grounds superintendents earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for buildings and grounds superintendents
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 37 | 5% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 39 | 4% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 143 | 3% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 96 | 3% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 83 | 3% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 34 | 3% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 8 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 388 | 2% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 235 | 2% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 201 | 2% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 191 | 2% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 151 | 2% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 130 | 2% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 112 | 2% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 107 | 2% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 58 | 2% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 53 | 2% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 39 | 2% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 16 | 2% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 13 | 2% |
Most common cities for buildings and grounds superintendents
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $37,770 |
| 2 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $31,579 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 1 | 0% | $41,630 |
| 4 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $34,969 |
| 5 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $31,798 |
| 6 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $42,169 |