Millwright Foreman Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Millwright Foreman in the United States is $56,805 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,975
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,799 to $63,699
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,421
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Millwright Foreman Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,699 $5,308 $1,225 $31
Average $56,805 $4,734 $1,092 $27
25th Percentile $49,799 $4,150 $958 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Millwright Foreman Salaries

A Millwright 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Millwright 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 Millwright Foremans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $62,894.
  • California: $62,655.
  • Massachusetts: $61,820.

Top Paying Cities for Millwright 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: $71,648
  • San Francisco: $70,943
  • Oakland: $69,370

What Skills Can Increase a Millwright Foreman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.4% 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.
  • Service Quality (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Service quality is a measure of how an organization delivers its services compared to the expectations of its customers.
  • Catering (Mentioned in 1.18% Job Postings): Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.4%
Service Quality 2.08%
Catering 1.18%
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 Millwright Foreman's salary.
  • Security Policy: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Motivating: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Security Policy
$64,757
14%
Motivating
$61,349
8%
Organizing
$60,781
7%
Interviewing
$60,781
7%
Catering
$60,781
7%
Planning
$60,213
6%
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How Education impacts a Millwright Foreman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Millwright Foremans enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Millwright Foreman with a No Diploma is between $55,093 and $58,234).

Millwright Foreman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Millwright Foreman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 35.0%
Associates 18.1%
Bachelors 40.7%
Masters 4.7%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Millwright Foreman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Millwright 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Millwright Foreman

Salaries for a Millwright Foreman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,656 in 2023 to around $48,105 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Millwright Foreman salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Millwright Foreman Over Time

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2023
$47,656
2024
$48,325
2025
$48,105
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2024 $48,325
2025 $48,105
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