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Do you want to become a construction superintendent at D.R. Horton, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for construction superintendents that you can check out, before you begin your journey. In fact, our research shows that Idaho is the best state for construction superintendents in America. The best city in America for construction superintendents with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.
In order to get you the best states for construction superintendents, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a construction superintendent, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for construction superintendents in 2025
1. Idaho
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 93 Average Annual Salary: $107,188 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $69,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.412. Hawaii
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 51 Average Annual Salary: $120,372 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $92,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.523. Montana
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 99 Average Annual Salary: $99,580 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $65,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 2.144. Oregon
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 199 Average Annual Salary: $108,640 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $69,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.25. Washington
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 314 Average Annual Salary: $111,683 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $71,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.076. Utah
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 153 Average Annual Salary: $105,852 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $68,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.27. Nevada
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 133 Average Annual Salary: $96,072 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $61,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.598. New Mexico
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 86 Average Annual Salary: $103,175 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $69,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 1.099. California
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 1,190 Average Annual Salary: $117,438 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $76,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.0210. Arizona
Total Construction Superintendent Jobs: 299 Average Annual Salary: $96,389 Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $63,000 Highest 10 Percent Earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a construction superintendent
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a construction superintendent
| Rank | State | Average Salary | Lowest 10% Earn | Population | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $107,188 | $69,000 | 1,716,943 | 93 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $120,372 | $92,000 | 1,427,538 | 51 |
| 3 | Montana | $99,580 | $65,000 | 1,050,493 | 99 |
| 4 | Oregon | $108,640 | $69,000 | 4,142,776 | 199 |
| 5 | Washington | $111,683 | $71,000 | 7,405,743 | 314 |
| 6 | Utah | $105,852 | $68,000 | 3,101,833 | 153 |
| 7 | Nevada | $96,072 | $61,000 | 2,998,039 | 133 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $103,175 | $69,000 | 2,088,070 | 86 |
| 9 | California | $117,438 | $76,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,190 |
| 10 | Arizona | $96,389 | $63,000 | 7,016,270 | 299 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $98,866 | $69,000 | 1,815,857 | 54 |
| 12 | Maine | $87,162 | $62,000 | 1,335,907 | 75 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $101,613 | $72,000 | 3,588,184 | 96 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $100,590 | $71,000 | 6,859,819 | 233 |
| 15 | Maryland | $96,868 | $69,000 | 6,052,177 | 226 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $80,679 | $56,000 | 755,393 | 80 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $86,378 | $61,000 | 1,342,795 | 69 |
| 18 | Michigan | $86,529 | $60,000 | 9,962,311 | 269 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $80,610 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 62 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $82,541 | $58,000 | 10,273,419 | 522 |
| 21 | Texas | $85,942 | $57,000 | 28,304,596 | 833 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $86,314 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 188 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $78,901 | $53,000 | 579,315 | 50 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $85,905 | $61,000 | 12,805,537 | 395 |
| 25 | New York | $95,094 | $67,000 | 19,849,399 | 399 |
| 26 | Virginia | $84,762 | $60,000 | 8,470,020 | 448 |
| 27 | Ohio | $83,649 | $59,000 | 11,658,609 | 319 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $91,944 | $65,000 | 9,005,644 | 206 |
| 29 | Kansas | $81,599 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 109 |
| 30 | Alaska | $79,234 | $54,000 | 739,795 | 48 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $84,625 | $60,000 | 1,059,639 | 33 |
| 32 | Colorado | $79,753 | $54,000 | 5,607,154 | 321 |
| 33 | Georgia | $80,326 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 422 |
| 34 | Vermont | $77,984 | $55,000 | 623,657 | 38 |
| 35 | Delaware | $81,261 | $58,000 | 961,939 | 48 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $76,964 | $54,000 | 693,972 | 100 |
| 37 | Illinois | $82,570 | $57,000 | 12,802,023 | 365 |
| 38 | Iowa | $69,877 | $49,000 | 3,145,711 | 225 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $73,164 | $51,000 | 6,715,984 | 263 |
| 40 | Indiana | $76,107 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 245 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $73,916 | $52,000 | 5,024,369 | 191 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $75,525 | $52,000 | 3,930,864 | 97 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $71,503 | $47,000 | 4,684,333 | 144 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $64,771 | $45,000 | 1,920,076 | 132 |
| 45 | Florida | $68,860 | $46,000 | 20,984,400 | 735 |
| 46 | Alabama | $68,443 | $47,000 | 4,874,747 | 177 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $75,201 | $52,000 | 5,576,606 | 187 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $69,686 | $49,000 | 4,454,189 | 115 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $67,576 | $46,000 | 2,984,100 | 83 |
| 50 | Missouri | $72,780 | $51,000 | 6,113,532 | 148 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $67,315 | $47,000 | 3,004,279 | 78 |
Highest paying states for construction superintendents
| Rank | State | Avg. Construction Superintendent Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $107,188 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $120,372 |
| 3 | Montana | $99,580 |
| 4 | Oregon | $108,640 |
| 5 | Washington | $111,683 |
| 6 | Utah | $105,852 |
| 7 | Nevada | $96,072 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $103,175 |
| 9 | California | $117,438 |
| 10 | Arizona | $96,389 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $98,866 |
| 12 | Maine | $87,162 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $101,613 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $100,590 |
| 15 | Maryland | $96,868 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $80,679 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $86,378 |
| 18 | Michigan | $86,529 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $80,610 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $82,541 |
| 21 | Texas | $85,942 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $86,314 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $78,901 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $85,905 |
| 25 | New York | $95,094 |
| 26 | Virginia | $84,762 |
| 27 | Ohio | $83,649 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $91,944 |
| 29 | Kansas | $81,599 |
| 30 | Alaska | $79,234 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $84,625 |
| 32 | Colorado | $79,753 |
| 33 | Georgia | $80,326 |
| 34 | Vermont | $77,984 |
| 35 | Delaware | $81,261 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $76,964 |
| 37 | Illinois | $82,570 |
| 38 | Iowa | $69,877 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $73,164 |
| 40 | Indiana | $76,107 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $73,916 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $75,525 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $71,503 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $64,771 |
| 45 | Florida | $68,860 |
| 46 | Alabama | $68,443 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $75,201 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $69,686 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $67,576 |
| 50 | Missouri | $72,780 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $67,315 |
Expert opinions on the best states for construction superintendents
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Construction Superintendents to find work opportunities?
Becky Serbin
Director of Education and Curriculum, National Tile Contractors Association
Tile contractors are hiring across the U.S. and using several different online job posting sites. We even have an online form that those interested in the trade can fill out. When we receive them, they are forwarded to members in their area. If the person is located in an area where there is a union presence, they can even contact that office for job opportunities.
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Updated January 8, 2025