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A Tool Crib Attendant plays a vital role in managing tools and equipment within various industries, including manufacturing and construction. As of October 2025, the average salary for a Tool Crib Attendant is $32,528 per year or about $16 an hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and industry.
Some states offer higher salaries due to demand and cost of living. For instance, Tool Crib Attendants in states like California and New York tend to earn more than those in less populated areas. Furthermore, positions in industries such as manufacturing and construction often provide higher compensation compared to other sectors.
As a Tool Crib Attendant, growth opportunities abound. With experience, individuals can transition into roles such as tooling technician or inventory manager, which typically offer increased responsibility and higher salaries. Explore job openings in your area today to find the right fit for your career.
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The average tool crib attendant salary in California, Hawaii, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average tool crib attendant salary states are New Mexico, Tennessee, and Florida.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $38,032 | $18.28 |
| 2 | Texas | $35,447 | $17.04 |
| 3 | Vermont | $34,905 | $16.78 |
| 4 | Nevada | $34,054 | $16.37 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $39,549 | $19.01 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $35,347 | $16.99 |
| 7 | Montana | $33,924 | $16.31 |
| 8 | Colorado | $35,543 | $17.09 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $37,223 | $17.90 |
| 10 | Michigan | $32,134 | $15.45 |
| 11 | Oregon | $35,929 | $17.27 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $34,837 | $16.75 |
| 13 | Indiana | $32,859 | $15.80 |
| 14 | Arizona | $32,998 | $15.86 |
| 15 | California | $39,782 | $19.13 |
| 16 | Maine | $33,461 | $16.09 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $33,982 | $16.34 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $32,060 | $15.41 |
| 19 | Utah | $33,148 | $15.94 |
| 20 | Washington | $36,035 | $17.32 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $32,717 | $15.73 |
| 22 | Idaho | $33,590 | $16.15 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $32,808 | $15.77 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $33,030 | $15.88 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $34,687 | $16.68 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $31,740 | $15.26 |
| 27 | Ohio | $30,998 | $14.90 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $32,672 | $15.71 |
| 29 | Maryland | $32,506 | $15.63 |
| 30 | Iowa | $31,146 | $14.97 |
| 31 | Kansas | $30,580 | $14.70 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $30,536 | $14.68 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $31,165 | $14.98 |
| 34 | Delaware | $33,307 | $16.01 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $30,491 | $14.66 |
| 36 | Illinois | $32,632 | $15.69 |
| 37 | Missouri | $30,292 | $14.56 |
| 38 | Alabama | $29,915 | $14.38 |
| 39 | Virginia | $31,487 | $15.14 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $30,198 | $14.52 |
| 41 | Florida | $29,048 | $13.97 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $30,823 | $14.82 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $32,318 | $15.54 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $30,783 | $14.80 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $29,226 | $14.05 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $30,331 | $14.58 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $27,694 | $13.31 |
| 48 | New York | $30,331 | $14.58 |
| 49 | Georgia | $27,624 | $13.28 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $28,614 | $13.76 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $29,462 | $14.16 |
The highest-paying cities for tool crib attendants are Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, and Boulder, CO.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $39,690 | $19.08 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $35,904 | $17.26 |
| 3 | Boulder, CO | $35,599 | $17.11 |
| 4 | Garland, TX | $35,175 | $16.91 |
| 5 | Beverly, MA | $34,565 | $16.62 |
| 6 | South Bend, IN | $33,417 | $16.07 |
| 7 | Glendale, AZ | $33,128 | $15.93 |
| 8 | Buffalo Grove, IL | $32,779 | $15.76 |
| 9 | Farmington Hills, MI | $32,162 | $15.46 |
| 10 | Milwaukee, WI | $31,670 | $15.23 |
| 11 | Ames, IA | $31,173 | $14.99 |
| 12 | Wichita, KS | $30,615 | $14.72 |
| 13 | Lees Summit, MO | $30,433 | $14.63 |
| 14 | Rochester, NY | $30,109 | $14.48 |
| 15 | Albuquerque, NM | $29,595 | $14.23 |
| 16 | Chattanooga, TN | $29,241 | $14.06 |
| 17 | Miami, FL | $29,211 | $14.04 |
| 18 | Hattiesburg, MS | $27,744 | $13.34 |
| 19 | Savannah, GA | $27,709 | $13.32 |
A tool crib attendant's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $32,528 | $2,711 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
The highest paying types of tool crib attendants are tool room attendant, supply specialist, and unit supply specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Employee | $32,510 | $2,709 | $15.63 | 186,499 |
| Inventory Controller | $36,911 | $3,076 | $17.75 | 140,496 |
| Warehouse Technician | $34,985 | $2,915 | $16.82 | 231,431 |
| Supply Technician | $36,280 | $3,023 | $17.44 | 34,106 |
| Warehouse Worker | $33,010 | $2,751 | $15.87 | 255,502 |
| Warehouse Clerk | $31,564 | $2,630 | $15.18 | 235,973 |
Top companies hiring tool crib attendants now:
Tool crib attendant salaries at Northrop Grumman and Johnson Controls are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average tool crib attendant salary at companies like Lockheed Martin and Meggitt PLC are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman | $46,666 | $22.44 |
| 2 | Johnson Controls | $43,998 | $21.15 |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin | $41,281 | $19.85 |
| 4 | Meggitt PLC | $40,612 | $19.52 |
| 5 | General Dynamics | $40,570 | $19.50 |
| 6 | MetalTek International | $40,464 | $19.45 |
| 7 | MSC Industrial Direct Co | $40,182 | $19.32 |
| 8 | Sandvik Coromant | $38,960 | $18.73 |
| 9 | Precision Castparts | $38,870 | $18.69 |
| 10 | PAE | $37,822 | $18.18 |
| 11 | Toro | $37,291 | $17.93 |
| 12 | Idaho National Lab | $36,492 | $17.54 |
| 13 | BrassCraft | $35,867 | $17.24 |
| 14 | Kohler Co. | $35,822 | $17.22 |
| 15 | Dynetics | $35,418 | $17.03 |
| 16 | Ball | $35,371 | $17.01 |
| 17 | Transportation | $35,179 | $16.91 |
| 18 | Trane | $35,008 | $16.83 |
| 19 | Magna International | $34,767 | $16.71 |
| 20 | Martinrea International | $34,697 | $16.68 |
The average tool crib attendant salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $39,039 | $18.77 |
| 2 | Retail | $36,759 | $17.67 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $35,464 | $17.05 |
| 4 | Automotive | $34,962 | $16.81 |
| 5 | Transportation | $33,900 | $16.30 |
The average tool crib attendant salary has risen by $10,894 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tool crib attendant earned $21,634 annually, but today, they earn $32,528 a year. That works out to a 38% change in pay for tool crib attendants over the last decade.
Compare tool crib attendant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare tool crib attendant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,500 | $15.64 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $31,900 | $15.32 | +20.3% |
| 2024 | $25,400 | $12.21 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $24,200 | $11.63 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $23,600 | $11.33 | +2.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman | Tool Crib Attendant 2 | Palmdale, CA | 06/28/2025 | $45,800 |
| Aerotek | Tool Crib Attendant | Monroe, WA | 06/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Solar Turbines Incorporated | Tool Crib Attendant | Broken Arrow, OK | 06/24/2025 | $52,321 |
| General Atomics | Tool Crib Attendant | Palmdale, CA | 06/21/2025 | $41,290 |
| Standard Aero | Tool Crib Attendant | Los Angeles, CA | 06/21/2025 | $45,914 |
| Pursuit Aerospace | Tool Crib Attendant | Whitesboro, NY | 06/21/2025 | $48,001 |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | Tool Crib Attendant (1ST Shift | Hampstead, MD | 06/20/2025 | $38,610 |
| Staffworks | 1St. Shift Tool Crib Attendant | East Syracuse, NY | 06/20/2025 | $37,566 |
| Department of The Air Force | Tools and Parts Attendant | Alabama | 06/20/2025 | $31,305 |
| General Atomics | Deployable Tool Crib Attendant | Las Vegas, NV | 06/18/2025 | $43,740 |
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