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What is a township supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a township supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.84 an hour? That's $37,112 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 5,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTownship SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $37,112

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.68%

Asian 6.25%

Black or African American 9.18%

Hispanic or Latino 14.16%

Unknown 4.89%

White 64.85%

Gender

female 33.81%

male 66.19%

Age - 48
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 - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Township supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a township supervisor

  1. Explore township supervisor education requirements

    Most common township supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    44.3 %

    Associate

    25.7 %

    Master's

    12.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific township supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Payroll59.80%
    Bank Deposits38.37%
    Financial Resources0.69%
    Personnel Issues0.54%
    Public Works0.40%
  3. Complete relevant township supervisor training and internships

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

    • Manage all front end operations in accordance with HRA, agency policies, and HIPAA guidelines.
    • Configure Medicare and Medicaid allowances, and post checks while maintaining necessary confidentiality of both patient records and accounts.
    • Configure Medicare and Medicaid allowances, and post checks while maintaining necessary confidentiality of both patient records and accounts.
  5. Apply for township supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a township supervisor 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 township supervisor salary

The average township supervisor salary in the United States is $37,112 per year or $18 per hour. Township supervisor salaries range between $22,000 and $60,000 per year.

Average township supervisor salary
$37,112 Yearly
$17.84 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

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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