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What is a journeyman/foreman and how to become one
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Ronald Widdoss
Avg. Salary $50,320
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 7%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.07%
Asian 1.43%
Black or African American 5.50%
Hispanic or Latino 23.79%
Unknown 3.88%
White 64.33%
Genderfemale 2.50%
male 97.50%
Age - 46American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 46Stress level is very high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
Journeyman/foreman career paths
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Skills Percentages PVC 22.75% Plumbing 18.65% Construction Projects 15.35% HVAC 10.81% Safety Regulations 4.45% Complete relevant journeyman/foreman training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New journeyman/foremen learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a journeyman/foreman based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real journeyman/foreman resumes.Obtain the necessary licensing
Becoming a licensed journeyman/foreman usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed journeyman/foreman in most of states. 25 states require journeyman/foremen to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.State Education Exam License url Alabama - State exam required Licensed Journeyman Electrician Alaska - State exam required Electrical Worker Arkansas - Third-party exam required Journeyman Electrician Colorado - State exam required Journeyman Electrician Hawaii Degree required State exam required Electrician Research journeyman/foreman duties and responsibilities
- Manage installation and termination of transfer switches.
- Work with other trades and have experience in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, insulation and painting.
- Work as a foreman, supervise workers, and assure all work are done professionally according to NEC code.
- Task with hundreds of electrical duties such as high-voltage/fiber optic cabling, intricate conduit bending, and PLC control/instrumentation.
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Now it's time to start searching for a journeyman/foreman job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average journeyman/foreman salary
The average journeyman/foreman salary in the United States is $50,320 per year or $24 per hour. Journeyman/foreman salaries range between $40,000 and $62,000 per year.
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Journeyman/foreman reviews
Bending pipe,cause it cost me money if the measurements is off
Thinking about the job while working the job
Is to keep lights burning to satisfy customers
The customers siting on the dark
I dont like working without safety procedure
Updated January 8, 2025
