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What is a crew leader installer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a crew leader installer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $25.52 an hour? That's $53,077 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 20,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCrew Leader InstallerUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $53,077

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.06%

Asian 1.42%

Black or African American 5.44%

Hispanic or Latino 22.17%

Unknown 3.87%

White 66.03%

Gender

female 2.79%

male 97.21%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.4

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.1

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Crew leader installer career paths

Key steps to become a crew leader installer

  1. Explore crew leader installer education requirements

    Most common crew leader installer degrees

    High School Diploma

    41.1 %

    Bachelor's

    24.3 %

    Associate

    19.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific crew leader installer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Roofing20.96%
    Ladders19.82%
    Electrical Equipment17.60%
    PV13.36%
    Windows9.50%
  3. Complete relevant crew leader installer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New crew leader installers 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 crew leader installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real crew leader installer resumes.
  4. Research crew leader installer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage crews for mowing residents and businesses
    • Perform every aspect of the HVAC trade and build/facilities maintenance.
    • Complete installation of most CCTV systems, access controls, intrusion detection and fire detection equipment.
    • Supervise the installation of new home HVAC systems including electrical wiring, duct work, and plumbing.
  5. Get crew leader installer experience

    Generally, it takes more than 10 years to become a crew leader installer. The most common roles before becoming a crew leader installer include installer, crew leader team lead and cashier.
  6. Apply for crew leader installer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a crew leader installer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average crew leader installer salary

The average crew leader installer salary in the United States is $53,077 per year or $26 per hour. Crew leader installer salaries range between $38,000 and $73,000 per year.

Average crew leader installer salary
$53,077 Yearly
$25.52 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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