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Job outlook for general foremen in the United States
General foreman job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected general foreman job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -400 new jobs for general foremen are projected over the next decade.
General foreman salaries have increased 8% for general foremen in the last 5 years.
There are over 61,559 general foremen currently employed in the United States.
There are 49,875 active general foreman job openings in the US.
The average general foreman salary is $48,517.
Are general foreman jobs in demand?
No, general foreman jobs are not in demand. General foreman demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
General foreman job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of general foreman jobs and the average general foreman salary over time.
General foreman jobs over time
General foreman job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,559 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 58,327 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 60,088 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 58,854 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 55,397 | 0.02% |
Average general foreman salary over time
General foreman salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,517 | $23.33 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $47,351 | $22.77 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $46,650 | $22.43 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $45,821 | $22.03 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $45,041 | $21.65 | +1.5% |
General foreman jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of general foreman job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where general foremen earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for general foremen
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 186 | 27% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 190 | 20% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 142 | 19% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 245 | 18% |
| 5 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 277 | 16% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,029 | 15% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 194 | 15% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 277 | 14% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,704 | 13% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 557 | 13% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 139 | 13% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 113 | 13% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,575 | 12% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 890 | 12% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 424 | 12% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 70 | 11% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 811 | 9% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,546 | 8% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 74 | 7% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 33 | 6% |
Most common cities for general foremen
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge City | 1 | 4% | $47,245 |
| 2 | West Palm Beach | 2 | 2% | $44,250 |
| 3 | Chicopee | 1 | 2% | $54,724 |
| 4 | Fort Pierce | 1 | 2% | $44,236 |
| 5 | Jefferson City | 1 | 2% | $55,602 |
| 6 | Santa Clarita | 2 | 1% | $54,028 |
| 7 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $44,568 |
| 8 | Hesperia | 1 | 1% | $53,433 |
| 9 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $40,256 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $52,459 |
| 11 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $51,352 |
| 12 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $51,449 |
| 13 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $55,681 |