--- title: "How Much Do Construction Superintendents Make? Regional Comparison" description: "See actual superintendent pay by region and experience. Data from 1,200+ construction placements to date. Construction-only recruiting firm with verified salary…" url: https://amundsongroup.com/construction-superintendent-salary-regional-comparison/ published: 2026-04-16 modified: 2026-10-25 publisher: Amundson Group markdown_of: https://amundsongroup.com/construction-superintendent-salary-regional-comparison/ --- # How Much Do Construction Superintendents Make? Regional Comparison April 16, 2026 [Uncategorized](https://amundsongroup.com/uncategorized/) **Hiring for heavy civil, site development, paving, data center, rail, or wastewater work?** Amundson Group is a construction-only recruiter. First qualified resumes in 7 hours. [Send us the role](https://amundsongroup.com/hire-talent/) or call [(832) 558-7982](tel:+18325587982). ## Construction Superintendent Salaries: A Regional Comparison for 2026 If you manage construction projects in the field, you know that experienced superintendents are the backbone of successful project delivery. You also know they are increasingly hard to find and expensive to hire. The superintendent shortage is the number one staffing challenge contractors report in 2026, and compensation reflects that reality. This guide breaks down what construction superintendents earn across Texas and the Southeast, based on Amundson Group’s placement data from the past 12 months. ## Superintendent Salary Ranges by Market ### Texas Markets Texas consistently offers the highest superintendent compensation in the southern United States, driven by project volume and the presence of large general contractors and specialty firms. - **[Houston](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-houston/):** $75,000 – $180,000 (highest for industrial/petrochemical) - **[Dallas](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-dallas/)-Fort Worth:** $72,000 – $175,000 (commercial and data center growth) - **[Austin](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-austin/):** $70,000 – $170,000 (technology campus and mixed-use) - **San Antonio:** $68,000 – $160,000 (military and healthcare) ### Florida Markets Florida’s construction boom, fueled by population growth and infrastructure investment, has pushed superintendent salaries closer to Texas levels than at any point in the past decade. - **[Tampa](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-tampa/):** $68,000 – $165,000 - **Orlando:** $66,000 – $160,000 - **Jacksonville:** $65,000 – $155,000 ### Other Southeast Markets [Nashville](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-nashville/), [Atlanta](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-atlanta/), [Charlotte](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-recruiters-charlotte/), and Raleigh are all experiencing rapid construction growth with superintendent demand to match. - **Nashville:** $70,000 – $168,000 (one of the fastest-growing markets) - **Atlanta:** $68,000 – $165,000 - **Charlotte:** $66,000 – $160,000 - **Raleigh:** $65,000 – $155,000 ### Mountain West - **Denver:** $72,000 – $172,000 (cost of living premium) - **Phoenix:** $70,000 – $168,000 (semiconductor and data center boom) ## What Drives Superintendent Pay Differences? ### Sector Specialization The type of construction a superintendent manages is the biggest variable after experience level: - **Industrial / Petrochemical:** Highest-paying superintendent roles. Turnaround and shutdown work commands premium daily rates. - **Healthcare:** ICRA knowledge and occupied-facility experience add 10-15% over commercial rates. - **Heavy Civil:** DOT experience and equipment-intensive projects carry 5-10% premiums. - **Commercial:** The broadest market with the most positions, but generally at market-rate compensation. - **Residential:** Typically the lowest-paying superintendent roles, though high-rise residential approaches commercial rates. ### Project Complexity and Size A superintendent managing a $5M tenant improvement is in a fundamentally different role than one running a $100M hospital expansion. Larger and more complex projects justify higher compensation because they require more advanced scheduling, coordination, and problem-solving skills. ### Travel Willingness Superintendents willing to travel or relocate for projects can negotiate significantly higher compensation. Per diem rates of $100-$175/day on top of base salary are standard for travel positions, and some firms offer additional travel bonuses or rotation schedules. ## The Superintendent Shortage: Why It Matters The construction superintendent shortage is structural, not cyclical. Several factors make it unlikely to resolve soon: - **Long development timeline:** Becoming an effective superintendent takes 8-15 years of field experience. There is no shortcut. - **Retirement wave:** A disproportionate number of experienced superintendents are approaching retirement age, and the pipeline of replacements is thin. - **Physically demanding:** Field leadership roles require long hours in challenging conditions, limiting the number of candidates willing and able to sustain careers at this level. - **Competition for talent:** Every general contractor in the market is looking for the same small pool of proven superintendents. ## Benefits That Win Superintendent Candidates Because competition is so intense, benefits packages for superintendents have become increasingly generous: - **Company truck or $700-$1,000/month vehicle allowance** (nearly universal for superintendents) - **Project completion bonuses** tied to schedule and safety performance - **Tool and equipment allowances** - **Enhanced PTO** (20+ days for experienced supers) - **Career progression** to general superintendent or operations management See the full benefits breakdown in our [2026 Construction Salary Guide](https://amundsongroup.com/salary-guide/). ## Find or Become a Top Superintendent Amundson Group places construction superintendents across Texas and the Southeast every week. We know the market because we live in it. **For employers:** [Tell us about your superintendent opening](https://amundsongroup.com/hire-talent/) and we will deliver vetted candidates fast. **For superintendents:** [View current opportunities](https://amundsongroup.com/jobs/) or [get a confidential salary evaluation](https://amundsongroup.com/contact/). **Reviewed and updated October 24, 2026.** *Methodology note: Our salary data is drawn from our recruiting desks, across a network of 90,000+ construction professionals, and cross-checked against authoritative sources (BLS, AGC, ENR and industry surveys).* *Related: [Construction Superintendent Recruiter: 2026 Market Guide](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-superintendent-recruiter-2026/)* *Related: [How to Hire a Construction Superintendent in 2026](https://amundsongroup.com/how-to-hire-a-construction-superintendent-2026/)* *Related: [Nashville Construction Superintendent Salary 2026: Pay Data and What Moves It](https://amundsongroup.com/nashville-construction-superintendent-salary-2026/) · [Salary Guide](https://amundsongroup.com/salary-guide/)* *Related: [How to Become a Construction Superintendent in 2026](https://amundsongroup.com/how-to-become-a-construction-superintendent-2026/)* *Related searches: [Atlanta Construction Superintendent Salary 2026: Pay Data and What Moves It](https://amundsongroup.com/atlanta-construction-superintendent-salary-2026/) · [Charlotte Construction Superintendent Salary 2026: Pay Data and What Moves It](https://amundsongroup.com/charlotte-construction-superintendent-salary-2026/) · [Nashville Construction Superintendent Salary 2026: Pay Data and What Moves It](https://amundsongroup.com/nashville-construction-superintendent-salary-2026/)* *Related: [Florida Construction Superintendent Recruiter | 2026 Guide](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-superintendent-recruiter-florida-2026/)* *Related: [Construction Superintendent Recruiter Georgia | Amundson Group 2026](https://amundsongroup.com/construction-superintendent-recruiter-georgia-2026/)* **Need this hire made? Send us the role.** Amundson Group is a construction-only recruiter based in Houston, placing across the United States: heavy civil, site development, paving, data centers, rail, tunnels, wastewater, and underground utilities. 1,200+ construction placements to date, a 90,000+ professional network, first qualified resumes in 7 hours. Inc. 5000 in 2024 and 2025. Prefer to talk? Call [(832) 558-7982](tel:+18325587982) or use the full form at [amundsongroup.com/hire-talent](https://amundsongroup.com/hire-talent/). Looking for your next role? 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