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What is an installation superintendent and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average installation superintendent salary is $76,229. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 4-6 years of experience to become an installation superintendent. Installation superintendents with a OSHA Safety Certificate certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreInstallation SuperintendentUS Average
Salary
6.0

Avg. Salary $76,229

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.42%

Black or African American 6.25%

Hispanic or Latino 15.42%

Unknown 4.35%

White 67.09%

Gender

female 5.93%

male 94.07%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Installation superintendent career paths

Key steps to become an installation superintendent

  1. Explore installation superintendent education requirements

    Most common installation superintendent degrees

    Bachelor's

    48.3 %

    High School Diploma

    22.4 %

    Associate

    15.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific installation superintendent skills

    SkillsPercentages
    General Contractors64.75%
    Manpower11.44%
    OSHA9.57%
    Installation Process9.35%
    Sub Contractors3.53%
  3. Complete relevant installation superintendent training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New installation superintendents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an installation superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real installation superintendent resumes.
  4. Research installation superintendent duties and responsibilities

    • Manage HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and refrigeration prefabrication services in the mechanical construction department.
    • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot creatively, solve problems effectively, and make inform decisions while successfully guiding others through constant change.
    • Select to direct progress at multiple Starbucks locations, initiate a successful relationship that generate additional work opportunities in future positions.
  5. Apply for installation superintendent jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an installation superintendent job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average installation superintendent salary

The average installation superintendent salary in the United States is $76,229 per year or $37 per hour. Installation superintendent salaries range between $51,000 and $112,000 per year.

Average installation superintendent salary
$76,229 Yearly
$36.65 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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