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Job outlook for lead foremen in the United States
Lead foreman job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lead foreman job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -400 new jobs for lead foremen are projected over the next decade.
Lead foreman salaries have increased 8% for lead foremen in the last 5 years.
There are over 17,184 lead foremen currently employed in the United States.
There are 10,595 active lead foreman job openings in the US.
The average lead foreman salary is $60,787.
Are lead foreman jobs in demand?
No, lead foreman jobs are not in demand. Lead foreman demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Lead foreman job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lead foreman jobs and the average lead foreman salary over time.
Lead foreman jobs over time
Lead foreman job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,184 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 16,520 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 16,986 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 17,268 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 16,153 | 0.00% |
Average lead foreman salary over time
Lead foreman salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,787 | $29.22 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $59,326 | $28.52 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $58,448 | $28.10 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $57,409 | $27.60 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $56,432 | $27.13 | +1.5% |
Lead foreman jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lead foreman job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lead foremen earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lead foremen
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 253 | 15% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 154 | 15% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 109 | 15% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 235 | 12% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 107 | 12% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,084 | 11% |
| 7 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 322 | 11% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 309 | 11% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 222 | 11% |
| 10 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 275 | 9% |
| 11 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 326 | 8% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 41 | 3% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 22 | 3% |
| 14 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 352 | 2% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 176 | 2% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 114 | 2% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 79 | 2% |
| 18 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 17 | 2% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 13 | 2% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
Most common cities for lead foremen
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longmont | 1 | 1% | $67,137 |
| 2 | Nampa | 1 | 1% | $49,700 |
| 3 | Ogden | 1 | 1% | $55,119 |
| 4 | Provo | 1 | 1% | $54,535 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City | 1 | 1% | $54,894 |
| 6 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $56,735 |
| 7 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $66,653 |
| 8 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $67,012 |