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Crew Chief salary
Average crew chief salary
$51,616
How much does a crew chief make?
The average crew chief salary in the United States is $51,616. Crew chief salaries typically range between $24,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for crew chiefs is $24.82 per hour.
Crew chief salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Crew chiefs earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Crew Chief earn more?
Crew Chief salary estimates from across the web
Average crew chief salary by state
The average crew chief salary in Alaska, Connecticut, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average crew chief salary states are Arkansas, Colorado, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for crew chiefs
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $67,525 | $32.46 |
| 2 | Delaware | $66,098 | $31.78 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $63,410 | $30.49 |
| 4 | Alaska | $74,946 | $36.03 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $66,753 | $32.09 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $51,858 | $24.93 |
| 7 | Michigan | $51,343 | $24.68 |
| 8 | Illinois | $53,973 | $25.95 |
| 9 | Indiana | $51,215 | $24.62 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $65,357 | $31.42 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $63,162 | $30.37 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $52,890 | $25.43 |
| 13 | Maine | $59,939 | $28.82 |
| 14 | Vermont | $59,429 | $28.57 |
| 15 | California | $60,283 | $28.98 |
| 16 | Nevada | $56,440 | $27.13 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $58,572 | $28.16 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $53,421 | $25.68 |
| 19 | New York | $57,559 | $27.67 |
| 20 | Kansas | $45,274 | $21.77 |
| 21 | Virginia | $52,016 | $25.01 |
| 22 | Arizona | $48,965 | $23.54 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $44,879 | $21.58 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $47,905 | $23.03 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $45,055 | $21.66 |
| 26 | Maryland | $51,829 | $24.92 |
| 27 | Ohio | $43,611 | $20.97 |
| 28 | Texas | $45,616 | $21.93 |
| 29 | Iowa | $42,695 | $20.53 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $46,429 | $22.32 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $45,745 | $21.99 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $45,799 | $22.02 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $39,244 | $18.87 |
| 34 | Utah | $42,060 | $20.22 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $45,535 | $21.89 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $47,012 | $22.60 |
| 37 | Georgia | $41,095 | $19.76 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $40,145 | $19.30 |
| 39 | Missouri | $40,285 | $19.37 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $39,956 | $19.21 |
| 41 | Idaho | $43,007 | $20.68 |
| 42 | Montana | $42,806 | $20.58 |
| 43 | Washington | $44,463 | $21.38 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $42,638 | $20.50 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $40,436 | $19.44 |
| 46 | Florida | $38,062 | $18.30 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $32,686 | $15.71 |
| 48 | Colorado | $38,416 | $18.47 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $40,005 | $19.23 |
| 50 | Oregon | $35,761 | $17.19 |
| 51 | Alabama | $36,720 | $17.65 |
Highest paying cities for crew chiefs
The highest-paying cities for crew chiefs are Cambridge, MA, Anaheim, CA, and Lakewood, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge, MA | $64,826 | $31.17 |
| 2 | Anaheim, CA | $59,595 | $28.65 |
| 3 | Lakewood, NJ | $58,215 | $27.99 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $57,408 | $27.60 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $54,468 | $26.19 |
| 6 | Milwaukee, WI | $53,172 | $25.56 |
| 7 | Richmond, VA | $51,314 | $24.67 |
| 8 | Indianapolis, IN | $50,553 | $24.30 |
| 9 | Durham, NC | $49,440 | $23.77 |
| 10 | Kalamazoo, MI | $48,707 | $23.42 |
| 11 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $47,114 | $22.65 |
| 12 | Austin, TX | $47,025 | $22.61 |
| 13 | Seattle, WA | $44,512 | $21.40 |
| 14 | Charleston, SC | $44,381 | $21.34 |
| 15 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $43,773 | $21.04 |
| 16 | Columbus, OH | $42,604 | $20.48 |
| 17 | Billings, MT | $42,299 | $20.34 |
| 18 | Knoxville, TN | $41,426 | $19.92 |
| 19 | Saint Louis, MO | $41,268 | $19.84 |
| 20 | Marietta, GA | $40,922 | $19.67 |
Crew Chief salary details
A crew chief's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a crew chief's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $51,616 | $4,301 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Which companies pay crew chiefs the most?
Crew chief salaries at Harvard University and CyberCoders are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average crew chief salary at companies like Weatherford International and GPAC are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | $121,003 | $58.17 |
| 2 | CyberCoders | $96,944 | $46.61 |
| 3 | Weatherford International | $90,963 | $43.73 |
| 4 | GPAC | $90,830 | $43.67 |
| 5 | Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson Inc | $78,420 | $37.70 |
| 6 | HBK Engineering | $77,920 | $37.46 |
| 7 | Stantec | $77,451 | $37.24 |
| 8 | VHB | $73,622 | $35.40 |
| 9 | Atwell | $72,155 | $34.69 |
| 10 | Xylem | $71,811 | $34.52 |
| 11 | Tetra Tech | $71,660 | $34.45 |
| 12 | Wade Trim | $71,037 | $34.15 |
| 13 | DOWL | $71,029 | $34.15 |
| 14 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America | $71,010 | $34.14 |
| 15 | POWER Engineers | $70,955 | $34.11 |
| 16 | Boeing | $70,618 | $33.95 |
| 17 | Clear Channel Airport | $70,375 | $33.83 |
| 18 | Obec | $69,541 | $33.43 |
| 19 | Metropolitan Opera | $67,331 | $32.37 |
| 20 | Southeastern Surveying and Mapping | $65,503 | $31.49 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Crew Chief salary by industry
The average crew chief salary varies across industries:
- The average crew chief salary in the telecommunication industry is $51,682, the highest of any industry.
- The average crew chief salary in the finance industry is $50,211.
- Crew chiefs in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $30,366, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for crew chiefs
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telecommunication | $51,682 | $24.85 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $50,211 | $24.14 |
| 3 | Professional | $49,775 | $23.93 |
| 4 | Government | $48,625 | $23.38 |
| 5 | Transportation | $45,183 | $21.72 |
| 6 | Automotive | $42,409 | $20.39 |
| 7 | Technology | $38,509 | $18.51 |
| 8 | Retail | $37,217 | $17.89 |
| 9 | Hospitality | $30,366 | $14.60 |
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Crew Chief salary trends
The average crew chief salary has risen by $9,216 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average crew chief earned $42,400 annually, but today, they earn $51,616 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for crew chiefs over the last decade.
Compare crew chief salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average crew chief salary over time
Compare crew chief salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Crew Chief salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,600 | $24.82 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $49,000 | $23.55 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $47,500 | $22.86 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $46,400 | $22.30 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $45,600 | $21.91 | +2.3% |
Recently added crew chief salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iicrc | Restoration Supervisor/Crew Chief | Saint Paul, MN | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| State of Illinois | Plats & Plans Crew Chief (Land Surveyor III) | Carbondale, IL | 12/16/2024 | $65,412 |
| Servproebensburg | Restoration Supervisor/Crew Chief | Henderson, NV | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| 7Bar | Crew Chief | Bozeman, MT | 12/16/2024 | $15,000 |
| Jiffy Lube International, Inc. | Crew Chief | Kansas City, MO | 12/15/2024 | $31,305 |
| Imeg Consultants | Crew Chief | Anaheim, CA | 12/15/2024 | $80,000 |
| Charlottenc | Cemetery Crew Chief | Airport, CA | 12/15/2024 | $48,544 |
| Perma-Pier Foundation Repair of Tex | Crew Chief | San Antonio, TX | 12/14/2024 | $43,827 |
| Corporate Flight Management | Crew Chief-Manistee County Blacker Airport | Manistee, MI | 12/14/2024 | $35,479 |
| IHOP 1421 Austin | Crew Chief | Austin, TX | 12/14/2024 | $33,392 |
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