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By FacilitiesNet Staff

September 2025

Superintendents or directors of building and grounds are professionals responsible for directing grounds, maintenance and custodial staff to manage daily upkeep of buildings, grounds, and mechanical systems. They ensure athletic fields, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces are safe and well-maintained, as well as schedule and oversee preventive maintenance to extend equipment and building life. 

Median Salary: $95,000 

Average Salary: $104,115 

Average Raise:  3 percent 

Median Age: 57 

Highest Salary: $282,000 

Lowest Salary: $32,000 

Average Salary by Education Level 

• High School Graduate: $83,259  
• Trade School: $97,674  
• Some College: $97,438  
• Associate Degree: $100,127  
• Bachelor's Degree: $115,872  
• Master's Degree: $118,986  
• Professional PhD: $126,000 

Median Salary by Education Level 

• High school graduate or equivalent: $76,000  
• Trade School: $92,500  
• Some College: $92,500  
• Associate Degree: $85,500  
• Bachelor's Degree: $100,000  
• Master's Degree: $105,500  
• Professional PhD: $126,000 

Average Salary by Budget 

• Less than $1 million: $85,970  
• $1 million to less than $5 million: $104,042  
• $5 million to less than $10 million: $122,875  
• $10 million to less than $20 million: $122,225  
• $20 million to less than $30 million: $122,500  
• $30 million to less than $40 million: N/A    
• $40 million to less than $50 million: N/A 
• $50 million or more: $134,225 

Median Salary by Budget 

• Less than $1 million: $79,500  
• $1 million to less than $5 million: $96,500  
• $5 million to less than $10 million: $111,500  
• $10 million to less than $20 million: $133,120  
• $20 million to less than $30 million: $122,500  
• $30 million to less than $40 million: N/A  
• $40 million to less than $50 million: N/A  
• $50 million or more: $150,000 

Average Salary by Geography 

• Northeast: $110,704  
• Southeast: $96,240  
• Midwest: $92,764  
• South Central: $107,000  
• Northwest: $105,105  
• Southwest: $130,770 

Median Salary by Geography 

• Northeast: $100,000  
• Southeast: $85,000  
• Midwest: $85,000  
• South Central: $102,000  
• Northwest: $100,000  
• Southwest: $117,000 

Average Salary by Market 

• Commercial - Corporate Office: $116,500  
• Commercial - Leased Space: $120,000  
• K-12 School: $103,704  
• College/University: $110,875  
• Church/Religious: $101,750  
• Government – Federal: N/A 
• Government – State: $119,000  
• Government – Local: $97,542  
• Hospitality: N/A  
• Non-Profit Organization: $78,964  
• Industrial: $108,500  
• Healthcare/Medical: $103,484  
• Retail: N/A     

Median Salary by Market 

• Commercial - Corporate Office: $116,500  
• Commercial - Leased Space: $120,000  
• K-12 School: $94,140  
• College/University: $105,500  
• Church/Religious: $101,750  
• Government – Federal: N/A 
• Government – State: $117,000  
• Government – Local: $90,000  
• Hospitality: N/A 
• Non-Profit Organization: $74,000  
• Industrial: $108,500  
• Healthcare/Medical: $87,500  
• Retail: N/A 

Average Salary by Square Footage 

• Less than 100,000 square feet: $90,811  
• 100,000 to less than 250,000 square feet: $93,896  
• 250,000 to less than 500,000 square feet: $97,148  
• 500,000 to less than 1 million square feet: $100,678  
• 1 million to less than 2 million square feet: $129,575  
• 2 million to less than 3 million square feet: $136,143  
• 3 million to less than 5 million square feet: $125,667  
• 5 million or more square feet: $124,000 

Median Salary by Square Footage 

• Less than 100,000 square feet: $81,737  
• 100,000 to less than 250,000 square feet: $80,000  
• 250,000 to less than 500,000 square feet: $91,000  
• 500,000 to less than 1 million square feet: $94,070  
• 1 million to less than 2 million square feet: $144,000  
• 2 million to less than 3 million square feet: $120,000  
• 3 million to less than 5 million square feet: $120,000  
• 5 million or more square feet: $120,000 

Average Salary by Years of Experience 

• More than 30 years: $118,812  
• 26 to 30 years: $108,054  
• 21 to 25 years: $121,306  
• 16 to 20 years: $82,770  
• 11 to 15 years: $91,236  
• 6 to 10 years: $89,406  
• 5 years or fewer: $96,814 

Median Salary by Years of Experience 

• More than 30 years: $114,000  
• 26 to 30 years: $98,000  
• 21 to 25 years: $118,000  
• 16 to 20 years: $81,600  
• 11 to 15 years: $82,000  
• 6 to 10 years: $85,000  
• 5 years or fewer: $86,000 

Average Salary by Certification 

• Yes: $113,327  
• No: $95,938 

Median Salary by Certification 

• Yes: $103,000  
• No: $85,000 

Average Salary by Gender 

• Male: $104,907  
• Female: $98,357 

Median Salary by Gender 

• Male: $95,000  
• Female: $87,500