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Job outlook for water superintendents in the United States
Are water superintendent jobs in demand?
Yes, water superintendent jobs are in demand. Water superintendent demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Water superintendent job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of water superintendent jobs and the average water superintendent salary over time.
Water superintendent jobs over time
Water superintendent job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 164 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 129 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 132 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 125 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 121 | 0.00% |
Average water superintendent salary over time
Water superintendent salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,689 | $30.14 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $60,954 | $29.30 | --0.1% |
| 2024 | $61,044 | $29.35 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $60,730 | $29.20 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $60,065 | $28.88 | +1.6% |
Water superintendent jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of water superintendent job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where water superintendents earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for water superintendents
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 34 | 5% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 34 | 5% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 44 | 4% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 189 | 3% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 86 | 3% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 79 | 3% |
| 7 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 437 | 2% |
| 8 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 333 | 2% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 182 | 2% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 181 | 2% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 177 | 2% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 162 | 2% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 139 | 2% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 106 | 2% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 89 | 2% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 83 | 2% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 67 | 2% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 47 | 2% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 38 | 2% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 13 | 2% |
Most common cities for water superintendents
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Littleton | 1 | 2% | $45,213 |
| 2 | Somerville | 1 | 1% | $85,911 |
Water Superintendent job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to water superintendent professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the water superintendent job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the water superintendent industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of water superintendent experts
Dr. Alyson Theriot
Nicholls State University
Dr. Alyson Theriot
Associate ProfessorNicholls State University
Department Head of Teacher Education
What Water Superintendent skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Alyson Theriot: Any graduate with a gap year should brush up on their technology skills. While this could be done by taking college or technical courses, it could also be achieved by finding online professional development sessions, many times for free. I just feel that so much of our daily business has gone virtual due to the pandemic that having advanced technological skills will benefit an individual in any career pathway.
Water superintendent jobs
Updated January 12, 2021