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Maintenance superintendent demographics and statistics in the US

Maintenance superintendent demographics research summary. Zippia estimates maintenance superintendent demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our maintenance superintendent estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about maintenance superintendents after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 220,516 maintenance superintendents currently employed in the United States.
  • 2.7% of all maintenance superintendents are women, while 97.3% are men.
  • The average maintenance superintendent age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of maintenance superintendents is White (68.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.8%), Black or African American (8.3%) and Unknown (4.5%).
  • Maintenance superintendents are most in-demand in Redding, CA.
  • Tracy, CA pays an annual average wage of $104,715, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women maintenance superintendents earned 93% of what men earned.
  • Nevada is the best state for maintenance superintendents to live.
  • Maintenance superintendents are 50% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Maintenance superintendent gender statistics

2.7% of maintenance superintendents are women and 97.3% of maintenance superintendents are men.
  • Male, 97.3%
  • Female, 2.7%

Maintenance superintendent gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male97.3%
Female2.7%

Maintenance superintendent gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$80,558
female-income
Female income
$74,774

Maintenance superintendent gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance superintendent positions over time. Currently, 2.7% of maintenance superintendents are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Maintenance superintendent gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201097.18%2.82%
201197.31%2.69%
201297.23%2.77%
201397.28%2.72%
201497.41%2.59%
201597.64%2.36%
201697.48%2.52%
201797.12%2.88%
201897.25%2.75%
201997.80%2.20%
202097.04%2.96%
202197.29%2.71%

Maintenance superintendent related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Maintenance Superintendent97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Maintenance superintendent demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among maintenance superintendents is White, which makes up 68.1% of all maintenance superintendents. Comparatively, 15.8% of maintenance superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of maintenance superintendents are Black or African American.
  • White, 68.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
  • Black or African American, 8.3%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • Asian, 2.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Maintenance superintendent race

Maintenance superintendent racePercentages
White68.1%
Hispanic or Latino15.8%
Black or African American8.3%
Unknown4.5%
Asian2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Maintenance superintendent race and ethnicity over time

See how maintenance superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Maintenance superintendent race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.74%9.20%2.33%11.64%
201173.99%8.59%2.07%12.48%
201273.47%8.55%1.83%13.68%
201372.48%8.67%2.27%13.64%
201472.64%9.27%2.51%12.83%
201573.16%8.84%1.88%13.68%
201673.50%7.81%2.42%13.87%
201772.96%8.06%2.15%13.96%
201870.61%8.27%2.31%16.16%
201972.91%8.98%2.13%13.57%
202071.49%7.85%2.04%14.18%
202168.07%8.28%2.11%15.80%

Maintenance superintendent wage gap by race

According to our data, asian maintenance superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance superintendents have the lowest average salary at $75,338.
$91,000
$88,000
$85,000
$82,000
$79,000
$76,000
$73,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$84,453
White$79,680
Black or African American$75,338
Asian$88,549
Hispanic or Latino$75,575

Average maintenance superintendent age

See how the average age of maintenance superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Maintenance superintendent age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4951
Unknown43
Asian48
Hispanic or Latino48
White5151.5
American Indian and Alaska Native53.5

Maintenance superintendent age breakdown

The average age of maintenance superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the maintenance superintendent population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Maintenance superintendent age breakdown

Maintenance Superintendent YearsPercentages
40+ years78%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years3%

Maintenance superintendent educational attainment

The most common degree for maintenance superintendents is bachelor's degree, with 43% of maintenance superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 31% and associate degree degree at 11%.
  • Bachelor's, 43%
  • Associate, 31%
  • High School Diploma, 11%
  • Master's, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 9%

Maintenance superintendents by degree level

Maintenance superintendent degreePercentages
Bachelor's43%
Associate31%
High School Diploma11%
Master's6%
Other Degrees9%

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Maintenance superintendent wage gap by degree level

According to the data, maintenance superintendents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $91,709 annually. With a Associate degree, maintenance superintendents earn a median annual income of $78,954 compared to $76,302 for maintenance superintendents with an High School Diploma degree.
$93,000
$89,000
$85,000
$81,000
$77,000
$73,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$76,302
Bachelor's Degree$91,709
Some College/ Associate Degree$78,954

Maintenance superintendent employment statistics

Most maintenance superintendents work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where maintenance superintendents work

Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance superintendents work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Maintenance superintendent jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees13%
100 - 500 employees17%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees33%

Maintenance superintendent jobs by company type

Employees with the maintenance superintendent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance superintendents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Maintenance superintendent jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education5%
Public37%
Private50%
Government8%

Maintenance superintendent jobs by industry

The most common industries for maintenance superintendents are manufacturing, energy and government.

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Energy

Government

Construction

Maintenance superintendent turnover and employment statistics

Maintenance superintendent unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for maintenance superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Maintenance superintendent unemployment rate by year

YearMaintenance superintendent unemployment rate
20105.85%
20115.73%
20124.63%
20133.86%
20142.71%
20152.04%
20162.81%
20171.83%
20181.59%
20191.44%
20202.49%
20212.55%

Average maintenance superintendent tenure

The average maintenance superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,065 maintenance superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Maintenance superintendent tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year10%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years6%
11+ years15%

Maintenance superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of maintenance superintendents that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Line Mechanic2.02%81,088
Tire Technician2.91%110,586
Repair Specialist3.55%58,898
Structures Mechanic3.67%38,406
Maintenance Superintendent4.05%-
Slot Technician6.29%60,589
Locksmith9.57%60,250

Similar maintenance superintendent jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Line Mechanic2.02%81,088
Tire Technician2.91%110,586
Repair Specialist3.55%58,898
Structures Mechanic3.67%38,406
Slot Technician6.29%60,589
Locksmith9.57%60,250

Foreign languages spoken by maintenance superintendents

The most common foreign language among maintenance superintendents is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
  • Spanish, 66.7%
  • French, 13.3%
  • Italian, 4.4%
  • Portuguese, 2.2%
  • Chinese, 2.2%
  • Other, 11.2%

Maintenance superintendent languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish66.7%
French13.3%
Italian4.4%
Portuguese2.2%
Chinese2.2%
Other11.2%

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Maintenance superintendent location demographics

The amount you can make as a maintenance superintendent can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of maintenance superintendents is $97,963. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do maintenance superintendents earn the most?

Maintenance superintendents earn the most in Alaska, where the average maintenance superintendent salary is $104,354. The map here shows where maintenance superintendents earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Maintenance Superintendents?

By looking through more than 3,065 resumes, we found that the most popular places for maintenance superintendents are New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA.
Number of Maintenance Superintendents

Maintenance superintendent jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,670$97,339
2Texas2,854$78,323
3Florida2,510$58,448
4North Carolina1,575$68,512
5Ohio1,518$73,651
6Pennsylvania1,484$71,089
7Georgia1,477$68,719
8Illinois1,425$72,848
9New York1,384$73,260
10Indiana1,178$79,753
11Virginia1,157$70,886
12Tennessee942$61,734
13Michigan925$80,911
14Washington917$100,376
15Arizona903$86,903
16Minnesota865$77,062
17Massachusetts841$84,256
18New Jersey815$92,497
19Wisconsin803$73,299
20Maryland708$73,235
21Missouri677$66,867
22Kentucky626$78,114
23Oregon495$94,768
24Alabama452$75,263
25Utah437$95,157
26Kansas367$68,944
27Nevada361$99,103
28Louisiana361$84,233
29Mississippi344$75,917
30Connecticut329$88,752
31Oklahoma327$66,435
32Nebraska323$67,520
33Colorado301$82,809
34Arkansas268$55,926
35New Hampshire208$90,938
36South Carolina198$58,160
37New Mexico193$78,562
38Iowa182$67,496
39Idaho162$84,198
40Montana159$67,694
41Maine154$79,371
42District of Columbia145$103,312
43West Virginia132$73,978
44Delaware116$80,997
45Hawaii112$100,357
46Alaska108$104,354
47North Dakota101$73,892
48Rhode Island100$84,010
49South Dakota75$60,717
50Vermont74$74,364
51Wyoming61$85,342

Where are maintenance superintendents in high demand?

Maintenance superintendents are in high demand in Redding, CA. There are currently 4 job openings for maintenance superintendents here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country maintenance superintendents are in the most demand.
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