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Are you wondering which place in the United States is the best state for project superintendents? Knowing how challenging it is to figure out where to start your career or where to move to advance your career, we decided to bring you a list of best states for project superintendent jobs.Although there are abundant project superintendent jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. Idaho is the best state in the country for project superintendent jobs.
We figured that the best places for project superintendent jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a project superintendent, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for project superintendents in 2026
1. Idaho
Total project superintendent jobs: 256 Average annual salary: $106,294 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.57
2. New Mexico
Total project superintendent jobs: 319 Average annual salary: $102,764 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.63
3. Nevada
Total project superintendent jobs: 359 Average annual salary: $100,781 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.73
4. West Virginia
Total project superintendent jobs: 146 Average annual salary: $103,734 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
5. Louisiana
Total project superintendent jobs: 349 Average annual salary: $100,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
6. Massachusetts
Total project superintendent jobs: 707 Average annual salary: $110,020 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
7. Nebraska
Total project superintendent jobs: 340 Average annual salary: $94,085 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.54
8. Utah
Total project superintendent jobs: 256 Average annual salary: $102,758 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
9. Connecticut
Total project superintendent jobs: 206 Average annual salary: $110,796 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.62
10. Maine
Total project superintendent jobs: 170 Average annual salary: $94,915 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a project superintendent
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Detailed list of the best states for a project superintendent
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $106,294 | $75,000 | 1,716,943 | 256 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $102,764 | $74,000 | 2,088,070 | 319 |
| 3 | Nevada | $100,781 | $70,000 | 2,998,039 | 359 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $103,734 | $76,000 | 1,815,857 | 146 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $100,716 | $74,000 | 4,684,333 | 349 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $110,020 | $79,000 | 6,859,819 | 707 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $94,085 | $69,000 | 1,920,076 | 340 |
| 8 | Utah | $102,758 | $73,000 | 3,101,833 | 256 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $110,796 | $80,000 | 3,588,184 | 206 |
| 10 | Maine | $94,915 | $69,000 | 1,335,907 | 170 |
| 11 | Alabama | $96,248 | $71,000 | 4,874,747 | 452 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $94,314 | $68,000 | 1,342,795 | 232 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $94,526 | $70,000 | 3,930,864 | 329 |
| 14 | Oregon | $98,913 | $70,000 | 4,142,776 | 367 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $99,846 | $73,000 | 12,805,537 | 703 |
| 16 | New York | $102,458 | $75,000 | 19,849,399 | 906 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $101,798 | $78,000 | 1,427,538 | 93 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $86,771 | $64,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,079 |
| 19 | Virginia | $94,688 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 892 |
| 20 | Missouri | $85,769 | $63,000 | 6,113,532 | 826 |
| 21 | Washington | $95,432 | $67,000 | 7,405,743 | 569 |
| 22 | Ohio | $81,942 | $60,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,545 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $84,775 | $63,000 | 5,024,369 | 552 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $81,421 | $60,000 | 869,666 | 127 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $92,417 | $67,000 | 1,059,639 | 66 |
| 26 | Indiana | $81,058 | $60,000 | 6,666,818 | 816 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $78,879 | $59,000 | 6,715,984 | 884 |
| 28 | Montana | $85,869 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 100 |
| 29 | Maryland | $91,330 | $67,000 | 6,052,177 | 578 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $82,058 | $60,000 | 693,972 | 319 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $77,460 | $57,000 | 755,393 | 177 |
| 32 | Arizona | $85,291 | $61,000 | 7,016,270 | 477 |
| 33 | California | $90,664 | $63,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,413 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $80,944 | $59,000 | 579,315 | 59 |
| 35 | Delaware | $87,564 | $64,000 | 961,939 | 80 |
| 36 | Michigan | $77,277 | $56,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,089 |
| 37 | Texas | $82,964 | $60,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,568 |
| 38 | Vermont | $84,849 | $61,000 | 623,657 | 48 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $80,763 | $60,000 | 10,273,419 | 819 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $74,471 | $55,000 | 5,795,483 | 839 |
| 41 | Kansas | $75,025 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 420 |
| 42 | Georgia | $74,592 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,634 |
| 43 | New Jersey | $84,901 | $62,000 | 9,005,644 | 456 |
| 44 | Colorado | $81,256 | $59,000 | 5,607,154 | 496 |
| 45 | Iowa | $71,845 | $53,000 | 3,145,711 | 487 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $72,990 | $54,000 | 4,454,189 | 384 |
| 47 | Illinois | $80,159 | $59,000 | 12,802,023 | 732 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $70,432 | $52,000 | 3,004,279 | 306 |
| 49 | Alaska | $76,211 | $57,000 | 739,795 | 73 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $71,346 | $53,000 | 2,984,100 | 188 |
| 51 | Florida | $71,775 | $52,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,138 |
Highest paying states for project superintendents
| Rank | State | Avg. Project Superintendent Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $106,294 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $102,764 |
| 3 | Nevada | $100,781 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $103,734 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $100,716 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $110,020 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $94,085 |
| 8 | Utah | $102,758 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $110,796 |
| 10 | Maine | $94,915 |
| 11 | Alabama | $96,248 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $94,314 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $94,526 |
| 14 | Oregon | $98,913 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $99,846 |
| 16 | New York | $102,458 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $101,798 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $86,771 |
| 19 | Virginia | $94,688 |
| 20 | Missouri | $85,769 |
| 21 | Washington | $95,432 |
| 22 | Ohio | $81,942 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $84,775 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $81,421 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $92,417 |
| 26 | Indiana | $81,058 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $78,879 |
| 28 | Montana | $85,869 |
| 29 | Maryland | $91,330 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $82,058 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $77,460 |
| 32 | Arizona | $85,291 |
| 33 | California | $90,664 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $80,944 |
| 35 | Delaware | $87,564 |
| 36 | Michigan | $77,277 |
| 37 | Texas | $82,964 |
| 38 | Vermont | $84,849 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $80,763 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $74,471 |
| 41 | Kansas | $75,025 |
| 42 | Georgia | $74,592 |
| 43 | New Jersey | $84,901 |
| 44 | Colorado | $81,256 |
| 45 | Iowa | $71,845 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $72,990 |
| 47 | Illinois | $80,159 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $70,432 |
| 49 | Alaska | $76,211 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $71,346 |
| 51 | Florida | $71,775 |
Expert opinions on the best states for project superintendents
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for project 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