What are the main factors that influence a Foreman Underground's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Foreman Underground's salary?

A Foreman Underground's salary grows with experience: starting around $85,813 for beginners, reaching about $88,200 at mid-level, and approach $92,717 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Foreman Underground?

Foreman Underground salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Foreman Underground roles are District of Columbia $98,230, California $97,858, Massachusetts $96,554. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Foreman Underground roles make?

Salaries for Foreman Underground level roles vary by specialization: Foreman: $91,836; Underground Engineer: $90,577; Underground Laborer: $88,611; Underground Lineman: $87,965; Mine Foreman: $85,821.

Foreman Underground Salary in Delaware

How much does a Foreman Underground make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreman Underground in Delaware is $89,846 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,490
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,038 to $99,605
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,019

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Foreman Underground Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,605	$8,300	$1,915	$48
Average	$89,846	$7,487	$1,728	$43
25th Percentile	$81,038	$6,753	$1,558	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Foreman Underground Salaries

A Foreman Underground'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 Foreman Underground Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Foreman Underground'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): $85,813
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,476
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,200
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,851
Expert (over 8 years): $92,717

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Foreman Underground	$85,813
Intermediate Level Foreman Underground	$86,476
Senior Level Foreman Underground	$88,200
Specialist Level Foreman Underground	$90,851
Expert Level Foreman Underground	$92,717

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How Do Foreman Underground 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 Foreman Undergrounds. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,230.
California: $97,858.
Massachusetts: $96,554.

District of Columbia $98,230 California $97,858 Massachusetts $96,554 Washington $96,199 New Jersey $96,163 Alaska $96,039 Connecticut $94,815 New York $94,318

Hawaii $92,730 Rhode Island $91,984 Maryland $91,479 Minnesota $90,787 Colorado $90,521 Illinois $90,432 Oregon $90,095 Delaware $89,846

New Hampshire $89,690 Virginia $89,341 Pennsylvania $88,320 Nevada $87,806 North Dakota $87,637 Michigan $87,371 Wisconsin $87,273 Vermont $87,078

Texas $86,537 Maine $86,502 Arizona $86,448 Ohio $86,386 Georgia $85,570 Indiana $85,162 Wyoming $85,082 Utah $84,958

Iowa $84,905 Kansas $84,479 Louisiana $84,355 North Carolina $84,310 Missouri $84,292 Florida $83,946 Montana $83,760 Nebraska $83,583

Kentucky $83,485 South Carolina $83,130 Tennessee $82,908 Idaho $82,820 New Mexico $82,172 Oklahoma $82,030 Alabama $81,507 South Dakota $80,628

Arkansas $80,149 West Virginia $79,892 Mississippi $79,120

Top Paying Cities for Foreman Undergrounds

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:

Lincoln: $89,442
Little Creek: $90,097
Magnolia: $89,967

Lincoln, DE $89,442 Little Creek, DE $90,097 Magnolia, DE $89,967 Milford, DE $89,669 Marydel, DE $89,816 Millsboro, DE $89,066 Millville, DE $89,204 Milton, DE $89,358

Nassau, DE $89,423 Ocean View, DE $89,189 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,360 Seaford, DE $89,411 Selbyville, DE $89,041 Smyrna, DE $90,159 Viola, DE $89,743 Woodside, DE $89,985

Bear, DE $89,777 Newark, DE $89,743 Claymont, DE $89,927 Delaware City, DE $89,833 Hockessin, DE $89,735 Kirkwood, DE $89,816 Middletown, DE $89,851 Montchanin, DE $89,756

New Castle, DE $89,769 Odessa, DE $89,895 Port Penn, DE $89,955 Rockland, DE $89,765 Saint Georges, DE $89,822 Townsend, DE $89,961 Winterthur, DE $89,775 Lewes, DE $89,393

Wilmington, DE $89,740 Dover, DE $90,097 Dover Afb, DE $89,622 Bethany Beach, DE $89,095 Bethel, DE $89,187 Bridgeville, DE $89,397 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,843 Cheswold, DE $90,067

Clayton, DE $90,070 Dagsboro, DE $89,033 Delmar, DE $88,890 Ellendale, DE $89,160 Felton, DE $89,662 Fenwick Island, DE $89,052 Frankford, DE $88,897 Frederica, DE $89,751

Georgetown, DE $88,999 Greenwood, DE $89,412 Harbeson, DE $89,094 Harrington, DE $89,548 Hartly, DE $89,827 Houston, DE $89,420 Kenton, DE $90,074 Laurel, DE $88,946

Yorklyn, DE $89,762

Foreman Underground Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foreman Underground'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 June 01, 2026

$81,038

Average $89,846/year

$99,605

$6,753

Average $7,487/month

$8,300

$1,558

Average $1,728/week

$1,915

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,605	$8,300	$1,915	$48
Average	$89,846	$7,487	$1,728	$43
25th Percentile	$81,038	$6,753	$1,558	$39

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