Tower Foreman Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tower Foreman in the United States is $89,276 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,445
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,641 to $99,310
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,048
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Tower Foreman Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $99,310 $8,276 $1,910 $48
Average $89,276 $7,440 $1,717 $43
25th Percentile $77,641 $6,470 $1,493 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Tower Foreman Salaries

A Tower 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 Experience Level Affects Tower Foreman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tower 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): $87,660
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,144
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,275
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,476
  • Expert (over 8 years): $95,582
Levels Salary
Entry Level Tower Foreman$87,660
Intermediate Level Tower Foreman$88,144
Senior Level Tower Foreman$89,275
Specialist Level Tower Foreman$92,476
Expert Level Tower Foreman$95,582
$87,660 0 yr
$88,144 < 2 yrs
$89,275 2-4 yrs
$92,476 5-8 yrs
$95,582 > 8 yrs
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How Do Tower 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 Tower Foremans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $98,846.
  • California: $98,471.
  • Massachusetts: $97,159.

Top Paying Cities for Tower 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: $112,603
  • San Francisco: $111,370
  • Oakland: $109,023

What Skills Can Increase a Tower Foreman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.54% 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.54%
Microsoft Office 1.58%
Work Ethic 1.03%
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 Tower Foreman's salary.
  • Site Survey: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Testing Tools: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Staff Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Site Survey
$98,203
10%
Testing Tools
$97,310
9%
Staff Management
$96,418
8%
Interpersonal Communication
$95,525
7%
Power Generation
$95,525
7%
CPR
$94,632
6%
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Tower Foreman Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Tower Foreman roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Retail & Wholesale and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Tower Foreman positions in Telecom or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Tower Foreman as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Tower Foreman

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale$124,986$60.040%
Insurance$116,058$56.030%
Financial Services$107,131$52.020%
Energy & Utilities$98,203$47.010%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$93,739$45.05%

How Education impacts a Tower Foreman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Tower Foremans enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Tower Foreman with a Associate's Degree is between $94,807 and $105,334).

Tower Foreman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Tower Foreman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 51.2%
Associates 26.8%
Bachelors 12.6%
Masters 6.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Tower Foreman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tower 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Tower Foreman

Salaries for a Tower Foreman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $89,459 in 2023 to around $90,793 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Tower Foreman salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Tower Foreman Over Time

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