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Avg. salary range
$92k–$109k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
A foreman is a journeyman worker who has been chosen to oversee his peers on a supervisor basis. They report to either the General Foreman or superintendent and guide their crew to complete a job safely, productively and with quality.
Career Level
What you'll need
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Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Math
Do you have a good sense of numbers? Are you easily able to recognize patterns? Can you easily do basic calculations?
Reliability
When you say that you will do something, do you do it? Do you consistently show up on time? Are you someone that other people can depend on or trust?
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
Education & Training
Certificate or Apprenticeship Program
Certificates and apprenticeships are available in skilled trades and career-oriented fields. Some programs offer coursework that is similar to that of associate's degree programs in the same subject, and students may be able to transfer their credits to associate's degree programs when they finish. Certificate programs usually take between one and two years to complete.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$80,200
Average
$104,600
High
$133,000
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long but times vary. Shifts are usually 5 days a week but are not limited to weekdays. Work schedule can change due to weather conditions, customer demand, or contract duration.
Architecture & Construction
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$102,000
Overall Rank
39th
out of 199 careers
In Architecture & Construction
2nd
out of 14 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
