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Crew member salary

Average crew member salary

$13.92

$28,946 yearly

Entry-level crew member salary
$22,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Crew Member Salary

The estimated average salary for a crew member in the United States is $28,946 annually, or approximately $14 per hour. This wage can vary significantly based on the state, the individual's experience, and the specific industry segment.

Factors Influencing Salary

Experience is a key factor; entry-level positions may offer lower wages, while those with more experience can earn up to $35,000 annually. Additionally, working in high-demand locations or for well-known brands can lead to higher pay.

Highest Paying States

According to recent data, states such as California, New York, and Texas typically offer the highest salaries for crew members, with averages exceeding $30,000 per year. By examining job listings in these areas, candidates can identify lucrative opportunities.

Conclusion

Understanding the salary landscape for crew members is crucial for job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential. By focusing on high-demand states and gaining relevant experience, crew members can enhance their overall compensation.

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Where can a Crew Member earn more?

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Columbus, OH$34,968
Knoxville, TN$24,281
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University of California-Berkeley$41,981
Oldcastle Infrastructure$36,858

Crew member salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a crew member typically falls between $27,390 and $39,567.
zippia
$28,946yearly
glassdoor[1]
$39,567yearly
indeed[2]
$29,426yearly
comparably[3]
$37,535yearly
Salary.com[4]
$27,390yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$28,383yearly

Average crew member salary by state

The average crew member salary in Alaska, Washington, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average crew member salary states are South Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for crew members

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$33,808$16.25
2Minnesota$32,677$15.71
3Washington$34,798$16.73
4Alaska$39,335$18.91
5Wisconsin$32,193$15.48
6Montana$32,600$15.67
7Michigan$29,282$14.08
8Oregon$32,737$15.74
9New Jersey$34,301$16.49
10Illinois$30,138$14.49
11Ohio$28,002$13.46
12Maine$31,519$15.15
13South Dakota$31,956$15.36
14Wyoming$27,908$13.42
15Massachusetts$33,065$15.90
16Connecticut$31,442$15.12
17Indiana$26,931$12.95
18New Hampshire$30,057$14.45
19Vermont$31,405$15.10
20Pennsylvania$28,412$13.66
21New York$31,127$14.96
22Colorado$28,150$13.53
23Maryland$29,530$14.20
24Idaho$28,069$13.49
25Kentucky$25,140$12.09
26Utah$27,330$13.14
27West Virginia$25,584$12.30
28California$29,936$14.39
29Arkansas$24,059$11.57
30Nevada$26,468$12.72
31Arizona$26,062$12.53
32Iowa$25,807$12.41
33Rhode Island$27,896$13.41
34Nebraska$27,055$13.01
35Tennessee$24,120$11.60
36North Carolina$23,627$11.36
37Mississippi$22,626$10.88
38Oklahoma$23,402$11.25
39Delaware$25,878$12.44
40Kansas$23,395$11.25
41Missouri$23,395$11.25
42Virginia$26,279$12.63
43South Carolina$22,745$10.94
44District of Columbia$27,883$13.41
45Alabama$22,645$10.89
46Texas$23,754$11.42
47Hawaii$26,212$12.60
48Louisiana$22,476$10.81
49New Mexico$24,037$11.56
50Florida$22,131$10.64
51Georgia$21,766$10.46

Highest paying cities for crew members

The highest-paying cities for crew members are Seattle, WA, Lawrence, NJ, and Lawrence, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$34,968$16.81
2Lawrence, NJ$34,071$16.38
3Lawrence, MA$33,149$15.94
4Portland, OR$32,961$15.85
5Austin, MN$31,623$15.20
6Portland, ME$31,568$15.18
7Richmond, CA$31,143$14.97
8New York, NY$31,056$14.93
9Chicago, IL$30,357$14.59
10Grand Rapids, MI$29,435$14.15
11Cleveland, OH$29,109$13.99
12Philadelphia, PA$28,337$13.62
13Denver, CO$28,178$13.55
14Reno, NV$27,655$13.30
15Salt Lake City, UT$27,375$13.16
16Richmond, IN$26,761$12.87
17Richmond, VA$26,216$12.60
18Phoenix, AZ$26,188$12.59
19Richmond, KY$25,059$12.05
20Knoxville, TN$24,281$11.67

Crew Members are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Seattle, WA
  2. Lawrence, MA
  3. Portland, OR
  4. Portland, ME
  5. Richmond, CA

Crew member salary details

A crew member's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average crew member salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a crew member's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
75th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16
Average$28,946$2,412$14
25th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12
10th Percentile$22,000$1,833$11

Highest paying crew member jobs

The highest paying types of crew members are crew trainer, associate food scientist, and lead crew member.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Fry Cook$30,622$2,552$14.72246,323
Food Service Attendant$25,604$2,134$12.31229,108
Food Service/Cashier$28,481$2,373$13.69247,779
Food Prep$25,840$2,153$12.42168,743
Cook/Server$29,716$2,476$14.29257,582
Food Preparer$27,717$2,310$13.33134,113

Which companies pay crew members the most?

Crew member salaries at University of California, Berkeley and Steel Dynamics are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average crew member salary at companies like Sierra Pacific Industries and Bayer are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1University of California-Berkeley$41,981$20.18
2Steel Dynamics$40,470$19.46
3Sierra Pacific Industries$39,906$19.19
4Bayer$39,136$18.82
5Defy Ventures$38,025$18.28
6Student Conservation Association$37,809$18.18
7WestRock$37,769$18.16
8Mayor Ethan Berkowitz$37,718$18.13
9TreeHouse Foods$37,523$18.04
10Sinclair Broadcast Group$37,516$18.04
11Anthony$37,433$18.00
12Lockheed Martin$37,348$17.96
13ECMD$37,153$17.86
14Dartmouth$37,151$17.86
15AEG$36,990$17.78
16Valmont Industries$36,984$17.78
17The College of St. Scholastica$36,947$17.76
18TooJay's$36,935$17.76
19Ground Effects$36,876$17.73
20Oldcastle Infrastructure$36,858$17.72

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Crew member salary trends

The average crew member salary has risen by $6,540 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average crew member earned $22,406 annually, but today, they earn $28,946 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for crew members over the last decade.

Compare crew member salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average crew member salary over time

Compare crew member salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Crew member salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$28,900$13.92+4.7%
2024$27,600$13.27+5.4%
2023$26,100$12.56+5.0%
2022$24,800$11.92+3.7%
2021$23,900$11.49+2.7%

Recently added crew member salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Travel PlazaLittle Caesars Crew MemberEnon, VA06/30/2025$27,131
State of WashingtonField Crew MemberIone, WA06/30/2025$39,144
Universal Logistics HoldingsC-Crew DockmanLouisville, KY06/29/2025$40,697
American Greetings CorporationInstallation Crew MemberOrange, CA06/29/2025$42,366
Firehouse SubsCrew MemberAuburn, ME06/29/2025$28,175
Godfathers Pizza Inc.CrewWichita, KS06/29/2025$28,175
Godfathers Pizza Inc.CrewWest Des Moines, IA06/29/2025$21,914
Massey ServicesMowing Crew-Central VillagesWildwood, FL06/29/2025$31,305
Dunn&CoBellevue Yard CrewBellevue, WA06/29/2025$45,914
The Cookie CartCrew Member-Minneapolis (1ST Job Experience)Minneapolis, MN06/29/2025$27,653

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