The average salary for a golf course superintendent in the United States is around $33,758 per year.
Avg Salary
Golf course superintendents earn an average yearly salary of $33,758.
Wages typically start from $26,118 and go up to $71,458.
31% below national average Updated in 2018
Golf course superintendent earnings by seniority
Top-level golf course superintendent earnings begin at:
$34.35 per hour
$71,458 per year
Senior-level golf course superintendent earnings begin at:
$22.16 per hour
$46,096 per year
Mid-level golf course superintendent earnings begin at:
$16.23 per hour
$33,758 per year
Junior-level golf course superintendent earnings begin at:
$13.57 per hour
$28,234 per year
Starting level golf course superintendent earnings begin at:
$12.56 per hour
$26,118 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do golf course superintendent salaries compare to similar careers?
Golf course superintendents earn 7% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than park naturalists but more than arborists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Park naturalist salary | $61K |
| Sports broadcaster salary | $40K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $48K |
| Golf pro salary | $36K |
| Fitness trainer salary | $40K |
| Golf course superintendent salary | $34K |
| Ski patroller salary | $29K |
| Greenhouse technician salary | $41K |
| Sports scout salary | $34K |
| Arborist salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)