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 $87,855 for beginners, reaching about $90,299 at mid-level, and approach $94,923 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 Rhode Island

How much does a Foreman Underground make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreman Underground in Rhode Island is $91,984 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,072
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,967 to $101,975
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,757

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Foreman Underground Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,975	$8,498	$1,961	$49
Average	$91,984	$7,665	$1,769	$44
25th Percentile	$82,967	$6,914	$1,596	$40

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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): $87,855
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,534
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,299
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,013
Expert (over 8 years): $94,923

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Foreman Underground	$87,855
Intermediate Level Foreman Underground	$88,534
Senior Level Foreman Underground	$90,299
Specialist Level Foreman Underground	$93,013
Expert Level Foreman Underground	$94,923

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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:

Adamsville: $93,134
Albion: $92,347
Ashaway: $92,958

Adamsville, RI $93,134 Albion, RI $92,347 Ashaway, RI $92,958 Barrington, RI $92,104 Block Island, RI $92,617 Bradford, RI $92,902 Bristol, RI $92,459 Carolina, RI $92,748

Charlestown, RI $92,782 Chepachet, RI $92,598 Clayville, RI $92,339 Coventry, RI $92,344 West Greenwich, RI $92,598 East Greenwich, RI $92,282 Exeter, RI $92,573 Fiskeville, RI $92,102

Forestdale, RI $92,812 Foster, RI $92,549 Glendale, RI $92,819 Greene, RI $92,670 Greenville, RI $92,138 Harmony, RI $92,257 Harrisville, RI $92,779 Hope, RI $92,160

Hope Valley, RI $92,876 Hopkinton, RI $92,999 Jamestown, RI $92,688 Kenyon, RI $92,737 Little Compton, RI $93,120 Manville, RI $92,469 Mapleville, RI $92,615 Newport, RI $92,781

Middletown, RI $92,822 North Kingstown, RI $92,441 North Scituate, RI $92,258 Oakland, RI $92,716 Pascoag, RI $92,841 Pawtucket, RI $91,967 Central Falls, RI $92,008 Cumberland, RI $92,530

Lincoln, RI $92,100 Portsmouth, RI $92,771 Prudence Island, RI $92,581 Rockville, RI $92,984 Saunderstown, RI $92,632 Shannock, RI $92,742 Slatersville, RI $92,813 Slocum, RI $92,629

Tiverton, RI $93,054 Wakefield, RI $92,711 Kingston, RI $92,676 Narragansett, RI $92,737 Peace Dale, RI $92,700 Warren, RI $92,342 Warwick, RI $92,085 Westerly, RI $92,980

West Kingston, RI $92,705 West Warwick, RI $92,197 Wood River Junction, RI $92,837 Woonsocket, RI $92,818 North Smithfield, RI $92,606 Wyoming, RI $92,742 Providence, RI $91,940 Cranston, RI $91,953

North Providence, RI $91,963 East Providence, RI $91,946 Riverside, RI $91,976 Rumford, RI $91,962 Smithfield, RI $92,149 Johnston, RI $91,994

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

$82,967

Average $91,984/year

$101,975

$6,914

Average $7,665/month

$8,498

$1,596

Average $1,769/week

$1,961

$40

Average $44/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,975	$8,498	$1,961	$49
Average	$91,984	$7,665	$1,769	$44
25th Percentile	$82,967	$6,914	$1,596	$40

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