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Job outlook for crew leaders in the United States
Crew leader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected crew leader job growth rate is 18% from 2018-2028.
About 9,200 new jobs for crew leaders are projected over the next decade.
Crew leader salaries have increased 8% for crew leaders in the last 5 years.
There are over 183,515 crew leaders currently employed in the United States.
There are 124,681 active crew leader job openings in the US.
The average crew leader salary is $37,983.
Are crew leader jobs in demand?
Crew leader job and salary trends over time
Crew leader jobs over time
Crew leader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 183,515 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 169,045 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 173,245 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 165,568 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 154,285 | 0.05% |
Average crew leader salary over time
Crew leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,983 | $18.26 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $37,070 | $17.82 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $36,521 | $17.56 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $35,872 | $17.25 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $35,262 | $16.95 | +1.5% |
Crew leader jobs by state
Most common states for crew leaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 249 | 36% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 329 | 25% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 658 | 23% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 176 | 23% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,528 | 22% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,495 | 22% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 681 | 22% |
| 8 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 650 | 22% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,127 | 20% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 913 | 20% |
| 11 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 366 | 20% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 205 | 20% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 118 | 20% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,445 | 19% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,409 | 19% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 258 | 19% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 180 | 19% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 143 | 19% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,336 | 18% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,013 | 18% |
Most common cities for crew leaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Englewood | 4 | 12% | $41,366 |
| 2 | Fort Myers | 5 | 6% | $31,119 |
| 3 | Des Moines | 6 | 3% | $39,060 |
| 4 | Berkeley | 4 | 3% | $47,288 |
| 5 | Indianapolis | 12 | 1% | $38,459 |
| 6 | Dallas | 10 | 1% | $35,223 |
| 7 | Columbus | 7 | 1% | $33,479 |
| 8 | Denver | 6 | 1% | $41,379 |
| 9 | Jacksonville | 5 | 1% | $31,188 |
| 10 | Las Vegas | 5 | 1% | $38,513 |
| 11 | Minneapolis | 5 | 1% | $46,183 |
| 12 | Cleveland | 4 | 1% | $34,767 |
| 13 | Detroit | 4 | 1% | $38,213 |
| 14 | Houston | 9 | 0% | $35,543 |
| 15 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $47,634 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 5 | 0% | $46,342 |
| 17 | San Antonio | 5 | 0% | $36,468 |
| 18 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $45,818 |
Crew Leader job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of crew leader experts
Bethel University
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills stand out on Crew Leader resumes?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: The skills that "stand out" on an educational leader's resume are those that synergize into a coherent story. So not necessarily the skills that are self-identified and listed under a "skills" heading, but those that are evidenced through outcomes achieved appointments/promotions, or other demonstrated successes. For example, in an educational institution, being elected to a chair or moderator position within a senate structure might indicate characteristics of diplomacy, advocacy, collaboration, and wisdom. The resume reader can imagine how those attributes might translate to a new employment space, with much more confidence than if those same characteristics were merely listed as skills. So first, on a resume, prioritize representing your skills through a story, experience, and evidence (rather than self-described adjectives) in a way that reflects your unique narrative.
Now, regarding the specific skills. Some of the skills desired in an educational leader change, based on the institutional context, the previous leader, unique internal or external challenges, etc. However, I would suggest two interminable and foundational skills that will always stand out on a resume and differentiate the applicant: working hard and working with others. Employers want to hire a hard worker, determined, responsible, trustworthy, and strong work ethic. And employers want to hire someone who others want to work with, someone who is collaborative, thoughtful, or in Ingnation or Jesuit language, someone who is for and with others.
Those two skills form a foundation for professional success.
What soft skills should all Crew Leaders possess?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: With the rapid rate of change, accelerating information turnover, and boundless access to knowledge, certain new soft skills may now be prioritized in our current society. So we all have to be learners, seeking new information, anticipating that we will need to change our mind, and striving for a disposition of curiosity. The specific skill of asking good questions cannot be underestimated.
Employers may be seeking skills like imaginative bridging, humbly and curiously connecting dots. Or the skills of facilitation and curation, with so many different perspectives and lived experiences, and an overabundance of information, an educational leader, must manage people, perspectives, and content like never before.
Employers are looking for skills that relate to not only the day-to-day tactical aspects of educational leadership but also imaginative problem-solving for a thriving future.
What skills will help Crew Leaders earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.