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What is a track superintendent 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 track superintendent. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.22 an hour? That's $48,301 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 20% and produce 48,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTrack SuperintendentUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,301

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 20%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.92%

Asian 1.31%

Black or African American 3.80%

Hispanic or Latino 18.76%

Unknown 3.73%

White 71.48%

Gender

female 0.00%

male 100.00%

Age - 46
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 - 46
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.1

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a track superintendent

  1. Explore track superintendent education requirements

    Most common track superintendent degrees

    High School Diploma

    35.7 %

    Bachelor's

    35.7 %

    Associate

    28.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific track superintendent skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Light Rail59.91%
    Shop Drawings40.09%
  3. Complete relevant track superintendent training and internships

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

    • Manage budgets and workforce productivity within NS policy.
    • Design and implement sport-specific programming and organize practices and track meets, creating opportunities for physical and character growth.
    • Conduct routine preventive maintenance of radar and communication equipment.
  5. Apply for track superintendent jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a track superintendent 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 track superintendent salary

The average track superintendent salary in the United States is $48,301 per year or $23 per hour. Track superintendent salaries range between $25,000 and $89,000 per year.

Average track superintendent salary
$48,301 Yearly
$23.22 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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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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