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What is a line construction superintendent and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average line construction superintendent salary is $73,938. The most common degree is a high school diploma degree with an electrical engineering major. It usually takes 4-6 years of experience to become a line construction superintendent. Line construction superintendents with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) 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.
ScoreLine Construction SuperintendentUS Average
Salary
5.8

Avg. Salary $73,938

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 6.36%

Black or African American 6.17%

Hispanic or Latino 15.16%

Unknown 4.34%

White 67.51%

Gender

female 8.33%

male 91.67%

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

Key steps to become a line construction superintendent

  1. Explore line construction superintendent education requirements

    Most common line construction superintendent degrees

    High School Diploma

    38.5 %

    Bachelor's

    38.5 %

    Associate

    19.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific line construction superintendent skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Standards100.00%
  3. Complete relevant line construction superintendent training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New line construction 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 a line construction superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real line construction superintendent resumes.
  4. Research line construction superintendent duties and responsibilities

    • Manage third party contractors, including safety oversight, control inspection and environmental design specification compliance, and also direct consultants.
    • Process ACH credit transfers: direct deposits, payroll and vendor payments.
    • Perform contract management, construction scheduling, subcontractor coordination, client relations, quality assurance and safety policy oversight and enforcement.
    • Inspect and ensure passing of all city and county building code requirements.
  5. Apply for line construction superintendent jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a line construction 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 line construction superintendent salary

The average line construction superintendent salary in the United States is $73,938 per year or $36 per hour. Line construction superintendent salaries range between $41,000 and $132,000 per year.

Average line construction superintendent salary
$73,938 Yearly
$35.55 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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