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Job outlook for park superintendents in the United States
Are park superintendent jobs in demand?
Park superintendent job and salary trends over time
Park superintendent jobs over time
Park superintendent job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,101 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,028 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,035 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,053 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,031 | 0.00% |
Average park superintendent salary over time
Park superintendent salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,457 | $18.97 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $38,618 | $18.57 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $37,786 | $18.17 | --0.3% |
| 2022 | $37,891 | $18.22 | --0.5% |
| 2021 | $38,094 | $18.31 | +1.1% |
Park superintendent jobs by state
Most common states for park superintendents
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 35 | 5% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 37 | 4% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 27 | 4% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 188 | 3% |
| 5 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 178 | 2% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 172 | 2% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 157 | 2% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 153 | 2% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 145 | 2% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 117 | 2% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 66 | 2% |
| 12 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 60 | 2% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 55 | 2% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 36 | 2% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 25 | 2% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 13 | 2% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 136 | 1% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for park superintendents
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Des Moines | 1 | 2% | $34,672 |
| 2 | Jonesboro | 1 | 1% | $32,500 |
| 3 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $32,191 |
| 4 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $39,312 |
| 5 | Long Beach | 1 | 0% | $41,758 |
Park Superintendent job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of park superintendent experts
Michigan State University
What general advice would you give to a Park Superintendent?
Dr. Elizabeth Perry Ph.D.: The visitor side of parks and rec and the impacts of climate change on the visitor experience and park and rec resources continue to increase in importance. We have more people visiting parks than ever (a good thing!), and with that comes needed strategies and practices to manage changing use levels, use patterns, and use types. This also requires solid communication skills, which cannot be overstated in parks and rec. Furthermore, as climate change continues to shift expected conditions in parks, a basic understanding about climate change and local impacts is necessary. If there are more visitors seeking out water resources in the summer, unexpected numbers of visitors in the shoulder seasons, and fewer snow-dependent activity opportunities in the winter - for example - understanding how to still help visitors find a quality and safe experience and protect park resources is needed.
What will help Park Superintendents increase their earning potential?
Dr. Elizabeth Perry Ph.D.: Try to gain a diversity of experiences. This helps in many ways, from getting "a pinch of this" knowledge across areas to nurturing a variety of relationships and a flexible attitude toward work duties. For example, if you're more focused on the natural sciences, introduce yourself to those in the social sciences, or if you're "behind the scenes" in parks and rec, see what occasional opportunities in interpretation or maintenance there might be, and vice versa. There's always something new happening in parks and recreation and the more you can speak across roles and be a key player, the more needed you will be. Also, for those starting out, this is a great way to figure out more specific professional passions. Supervisors are often encouraging of such development.