Mechanical Foreman Salary in the United States

How much does a Mechanical Foreman make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mechanical Foreman in the United States is $79,615 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Mechanical Foreman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,588
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,935 to $87,452
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,032
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Mechanical Foreman Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $87,452 $7,288 $1,682 $42
Average $79,615 $6,635 $1,531 $38
25th Percentile $70,935 $5,911 $1,364 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Mechanical Foreman Salaries

A Mechanical Foreman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mechanical Foreman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mechanical Foreman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,409
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,771
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,615
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,579
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,284
Levels Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Foreman$78,409
Intermediate Level Mechanical Foreman$78,771
Senior Level Mechanical Foreman$79,615
Specialist Level Mechanical Foreman$80,579
Expert Level Mechanical Foreman$82,284
$78,409 0 yr
$78,771 < 2 yrs
$79,615 2-4 yrs
$80,579 5-8 yrs
$82,284 > 8 yrs
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How Do Mechanical Foreman Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mechanical Foremans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,149.
  • California: $87,815.
  • Massachusetts: $86,645.

Top Paying Cities for Mechanical Foremans

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $100,418
  • San Francisco: $99,318
  • Oakland: $97,225

What Skills Can Increase a Mechanical Foreman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.12% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.91% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
  • Automotive Services (Mentioned in 2.39% Job Postings): Repairing and maintaining vehicles to ensure better performance, longer vehicle life, and fuel efficiency.
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Customer Service 6.12%
Preventive Maintenance 2.91%
Automotive Services 2.39%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Mechanical Foreman's salary.
  • Action Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Software Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Action Oriented
 $96,334
21%
Software Maintenance
 $93,149
17%
Container
 $91,557
15%
Customer Focus
 $90,761
14%
Corrective Maintenance
 $90,761
14%
HVAC
 $89,168
12%
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Mechanical Foreman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mechanical Foreman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$70,935
Average $79,615/year
$87,452
$5,911
Average $6,635/month
$7,288
$1,364
Average $1,531/week
$1,682
$34
Average $38/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $87,452 $7,288 $1,682 $42
Average $79,615 $6,635 $1,531 $38
25th Percentile $70,935 $5,911 $1,364 $34

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Salary Trends for Mechanical Foreman

Salaries for a Mechanical Foreman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,504 in 2023 to around $72,098 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mechanical Foreman salary trends, .

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