How much does a superintendent make?

The average superintendent salary in the United States is $82,458. Superintendent salaries typically range between $57,000 and $119,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for superintendents is $39.64 per hour. Superintendent salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Superintendents earn the highest average salary in Rhode Island.

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Q: What state pays Superintendents the most?

Rhode Island pays Superintendents the most in the United States, with an average salary of $102,936 per year, or $49.49 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a superintendent?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a superintendent if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $100,574 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Superintendent?

A good starting salary for a superintendent is $47,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a superintendent in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for superintendents is $79,847, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a superintendent can vary by state.

Q: Do superintendents make a lot of money?

Yes, superintendents make a lot of money. Superintendents are the chief executives of a school system. They are charged with the overall supervision of the entire school system, including its schools, the teachers, principals, and support staff, and ensuring that all of the school district's policies are carried out as designed.

Q: Who is the highest-paid school superintendent in the United States?

The highest-paid school superintendent in the United States presides over the school districts in Long Island, New York. This superintendent is paid around $330,000 in a year. Superintendents earned a median salary of $165,000 in a year. The salaries of school superintendents in the United States range from $107,000 to over $229,000 in a year.

Average superintendent salary

$82,458

$39.64 hourly rate

Entry-level superintendent salary

$57,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Superintendent Salaries

Superintendents are pivotal in managing school districts, significantly influencing educational quality. As of October 2025, the average salary for a superintendent is $82,458 annually. This figure varies widely based on factors such as geographical location, years of experience, and the specific educational sector. For example, states like California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to their cost of living and demand for experienced leaders.

Salary by State

For prospective superintendents, examining average salaries by state can provide valuable insights into potential earnings. For instance, superintendents in states like Texas and Florida may find competitive salaries, while those in smaller states may see lower averages. Additionally, experience plays a crucial role in salary determination. New superintendents often start lower, but with years of service, their salaries can increase significantly.

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Superintendent salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a superintendent typically falls between $51,127 and $148,500.

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$82,458yearly

glassdoor[1]

$93,067yearly

indeed[2]

$94,059yearly

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$148,500yearly

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$119,452yearly

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$95,500yearly

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$51,127yearly

Average superintendent salary by state

The average superintendent salary in Rhode Island, New York, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average superintendent salary states are Colorado, Kansas, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for superintendents

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	North Dakota	$88,680	$42.63
2	Washington	$92,582	$44.51
3	California	$98,750	$47.48
4	Vermont	$93,935	$45.16
5	Rhode Island	$102,936	$49.49
6	New York	$100,574	$48.35
7	Massachusetts	$99,594	$47.88
8	Nevada	$85,406	$41.06
9	West Virginia	$95,110	$45.73
10	South Dakota	$84,945	$40.84
11	Pennsylvania	$92,932	$44.68
12	New Hampshire	$98,563	$47.39
13	Louisiana	$85,639	$41.17
14	Wisconsin	$85,825	$41.26
15	Oregon	$85,967	$41.33
16	Ohio	$84,623	$40.68
17	Texas	$83,120	$39.96
18	New Jersey	$93,688	$45.04
19	North Carolina	$81,362	$39.12
20	Connecticut	$88,773	$42.68
21	Arizona	$80,683	$38.79
22	Georgia	$83,103	$39.95
23	New Mexico	$80,665	$38.78
24	Michigan	$83,331	$40.06
25	Virginia	$83,400	$40.10
26	Illinois	$86,186	$41.44
27	Maryland	$85,020	$40.88
28	Indiana	$81,322	$39.10
29	Idaho	$76,692	$36.87
30	District of Columbia	$76,543	$36.80
31	Alaska	$76,080	$36.58
32	Montana	$73,779	$35.47
33	Hawaii	$75,973	$36.53
34	Florida	$75,729	$36.41
35	Kentucky	$78,963	$37.96
36	Oklahoma	$78,160	$37.58
37	Utah	$72,700	$34.95
38	Maine	$75,883	$36.48
39	Delaware	$77,243	$37.14
40	Iowa	$72,452	$34.83
41	Wyoming	$69,732	$33.52
42	Minnesota	$78,546	$37.76
43	Mississippi	$74,280	$35.71
44	South Carolina	$73,730	$35.45
45	Missouri	$78,088	$37.54
46	Colorado	$70,580	$33.93
47	Tennessee	$69,601	$33.46
48	Alabama	$72,148	$34.69
49	Kansas	$70,504	$33.90
50	Nebraska	$63,561	$30.56
51	Arkansas	$64,803	$31.16

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Highest paying cities for superintendents

The highest-paying cities for superintendents are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$108,093	$51.97
2	New York, NY	$100,859	$48.49
3	Boston, MA	$99,475	$47.82
4	Charleston, WV	$94,177	$45.28
5	Seattle, WA	$93,926	$45.16
6	Reno, NV	$91,775	$44.12
7	Chicago, IL	$86,777	$41.72
8	Milwaukee, WI	$86,238	$41.46
9	Portland, OR	$85,651	$41.18
10	Baltimore, MD	$85,220	$40.97
11	Columbus, OH	$84,284	$40.52
12	Austin, TX	$83,793	$40.29
13	Detroit, MI	$83,643	$40.21
14	Savannah, GA	$83,618	$40.20
15	Richmond, VA	$83,291	$40.04
16	Raleigh, NC	$82,496	$39.66
17	Indianapolis, IN	$80,924	$38.91
18	Phoenix, AZ	$80,791	$38.84
19	Minneapolis, MN	$78,575	$37.78
20	Oklahoma City, OK	$78,188	$37.59

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Superintendent salary details

A superintendent's salary ranges from $57,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $119,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average superintendent salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a superintendent's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$119,000	$9,917	$57
75th Percentile	$100,000	$8,333	$48
Average	$82,458	$6,872	$40
25th Percentile	$67,000	$5,583	$32
10th Percentile	$57,000	$4,750	$27

Highest paying superintendent jobs

The highest paying types of superintendents are director of construction, controls project manager, and principal.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Controls Project Manager	$114,682	$9,557	$55.14	122,592
Installation Manager	$70,785	$5,899	$34.03	81,420
Director Of Construction	$139,344	$11,612	$66.99	32,759
Construction Manager	$81,313	$6,776	$39.09	44,431
Site/Project Manager	$85,701	$7,142	$41.20	120,282
School Director	$68,563	$5,714	$32.96	37,761

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Which companies pay superintendents the most?

Superintendent salaries at BP America Inc and The Weitz Company are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average superintendent salary at companies like Tesoro and Parsons are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	BP America Inc	$123,894	$59.56
2	The Weitz Company	$118,589	$57.01
3	Tesoro	$118,444	$56.94
4	Parsons	$116,804	$56.16
5	Texas Instruments	$115,442	$55.50
6	BGC Partners	$113,306	$54.47
7	The Walt Disney Company	$110,301	$53.03
8	PBF Energy	$109,539	$52.66
9	Bloom Energy	$107,897	$51.87
10	Chevron	$107,565	$51.71
11	Rosendin Electric	$105,929	$50.93
12	Beck	$105,594	$50.77
13	Bunge	$104,412	$50.20
14	Katerra	$104,343	$50.16
15	Bayer	$99,631	$47.90
16	Entergy	$97,958	$47.10
17	Ukpeagvik IOoOupiat Corporation	$96,639	$46.46
18	MDU Resources	$96,613	$46.45
19	EDF	$96,348	$46.32
20	United Construction	$96,193	$46.25

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Superintendent salary trends

The average superintendent salary has risen by $9,227 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average superintendent earned $73,231 annually, but today, they earn $82,458 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for superintendents over the last decade.

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Average superintendent salary over time

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Superintendent salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$82,500	$39.64	+2.1%
2024	$80,700	$38.80	+1.1%
2023	$79,800	$38.36	+1.0%
2022	$79,000	$37.99	+2.0%
2021	$77,500	$37.24	+2.3%

Recently added superintendent salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Bloomenergy	East Coast Regional Superintendent	Rowe, MA	06/30/2025	$61,608
Bloomenergy	Central Regional Superintendent	Enon, OH	06/30/2025	$61,608
Otis Elevator Company	Modernization Superintendent	Los Angeles, CA	06/30/2025	$140,000
Apltd Branding	Superintendent	New Town, ND	06/30/2025	$87,000
Apltd Branding	Superintendent-Wastewater	Bloomington, MN	06/30/2025	$87,000
Apltd Branding	Superintendent	San Antonio, TX	06/30/2025	$87,000
D.R. Horton	Multifamily-Superintendent	Kirkland, WA	06/29/2025	$80,000
Mortenson	Superintendent II	Tempe, AZ	06/29/2025	$126,300
Ryan Companies Us	Superintendent-Multifamily	Denver, CO	06/29/2025	$121,000
Bernhard	Plumbing Superintendent	Wesley Chapel, FL	06/29/2025	$88,380