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The average salary for a Service Crew Leader in the United States is approximately $35,451 annually. This figure translates to about $17 per hour, varying based on several factors including location, experience, and industry. For instance, those with more years of experience typically command higher salaries.
Specific states offer higher compensation for Service Crew Leaders, influenced by demand and cost of living. Explore states like California and New York, where salaries tend to be above the national average.
Cities such as San Francisco and New York City feature prominently on lists of the highest paying locations. These urban centers not only offer appealing salaries but also numerous opportunities for advancement within the service industry.
As you gain experience and develop your skills, moving into supervisory or managerial roles can significantly increase your earning potential. Continuous training and acquiring certifications can also enhance your prospects.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level service crew leader | $21,400 | $10.30 |
| Mid-level service crew leader | $36,600 | $17.61 |
| Senior-level service crew leader | $44,900 | $21.60 |
The average service crew leader salary in Alaska, Connecticut, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average service crew leader salary states are Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $45,783 | $22.01 |
| 2 | Utah | $43,332 | $20.83 |
| 3 | Alaska | $47,627 | $22.90 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $45,153 | $21.71 |
| 5 | Ohio | $43,460 | $20.89 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $42,223 | $20.30 |
| 7 | Oregon | $41,292 | $19.85 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $47,175 | $22.68 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $41,307 | $19.86 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $44,264 | $21.28 |
| 11 | Nevada | $42,536 | $20.45 |
| 12 | Vermont | $43,902 | $21.11 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $38,426 | $18.47 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $40,334 | $19.39 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $40,617 | $19.53 |
| 16 | Montana | $37,840 | $18.19 |
| 17 | Michigan | $39,430 | $18.96 |
| 18 | California | $46,302 | $22.26 |
| 19 | Washington | $38,634 | $18.57 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $38,627 | $18.57 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $38,896 | $18.70 |
| 22 | Colorado | $42,532 | $20.45 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $37,005 | $17.79 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $36,874 | $17.73 |
| 25 | Maryland | $45,068 | $21.67 |
| 26 | Illinois | $40,855 | $19.64 |
| 27 | Delaware | $42,410 | $20.39 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $40,589 | $19.51 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $35,314 | $16.98 |
| 30 | Arizona | $38,623 | $18.57 |
| 31 | Idaho | $37,602 | $18.08 |
| 32 | Missouri | $35,681 | $17.15 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $33,116 | $15.92 |
| 34 | Iowa | $34,412 | $16.54 |
| 35 | Indiana | $34,267 | $16.47 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $39,769 | $19.12 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $37,400 | $17.98 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $30,872 | $14.84 |
| 39 | New York | $37,414 | $17.99 |
| 40 | Kansas | $31,989 | $15.38 |
| 41 | Alabama | $29,044 | $13.96 |
| 42 | Maine | $34,501 | $16.59 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $27,113 | $13.04 |
| 44 | Virginia | $31,111 | $14.96 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $32,746 | $15.74 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $26,898 | $12.93 |
| 47 | Texas | $28,382 | $13.65 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $26,830 | $12.90 |
| 49 | Georgia | $26,979 | $12.97 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $30,873 | $14.84 |
| 51 | Florida | $26,212 | $12.60 |
The highest-paying cities for service crew leaders are Santa Clara, CA, Parkville, MD, and Morgantown, WV.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara, CA | $47,951 | $23.05 |
| 2 | Parkville, MD | $45,603 | $21.92 |
| 3 | Morgantown, WV | $43,390 | $20.86 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $42,572 | $20.47 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $41,330 | $19.87 |
| 6 | Norristown, PA | $40,824 | $19.63 |
| 7 | Cincinnati, OH | $40,432 | $19.44 |
| 8 | Ann Arbor, MI | $39,282 | $18.89 |
| 9 | Grand Island, NE | $38,428 | $18.48 |
| 10 | Spokane, WA | $38,423 | $18.47 |
| 11 | New York, NY | $37,433 | $18.00 |
| 12 | Sioux Falls, SD | $36,657 | $17.62 |
| 13 | Ashburn, VA | $34,004 | $16.35 |
| 14 | Topeka, KS | $32,222 | $15.49 |
| 15 | Rome, GA | $27,827 | $13.38 |
| 16 | Durham, NC | $27,396 | $13.17 |
| 17 | Houston, TX | $27,378 | $13.16 |
| 18 | Orlando, FL | $26,267 | $12.63 |
A service crew leader's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $35,451 | $2,954 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
The highest paying types of service crew leaders are leader, lineman, and power lineman technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundman | $64,471 | $5,373 | $31.00 | 4,221 |
| Lineman | $78,563 | $6,547 | $37.77 | 2,672 |
| Lineman Apprentice | $48,171 | $4,014 | $23.16 | 8,245 |
| Class A Lineman | $72,423 | $6,035 | $34.82 | 130,655 |
| Power Line Lineman | $69,711 | $5,809 | $33.51 | 49,714 |
| Crew Supervisor | $41,760 | $3,480 | $20.08 | 68,330 |
Top companies hiring service crew leaders now:
Service crew leader salaries at General Electric and Clearwater Paper are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average service crew leader salary at companies like Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept and Wick Buildings are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Electric | $58,207 | $27.98 |
| 2 | Clearwater Paper | $52,988 | $25.48 |
| 3 | Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept | $51,951 | $24.98 |
| 4 | Wick Buildings | $47,777 | $22.97 |
| 5 | FBi Buildings | $47,672 | $22.92 |
| 6 | Morton Buildings | $47,525 | $22.85 |
| 7 | CentiMark | $47,101 | $22.64 |
| 8 | Tesla | $46,911 | $22.55 |
| 9 | McCalls Catering & Events | $46,459 | $22.34 |
| 10 | Manatee County Sheriff's Office | $42,936 | $20.64 |
| 11 | Hennepin County Library | $42,778 | $20.57 |
| 12 | Namaste Solar | $41,803 | $20.10 |
| 13 | Graphic Packaging International | $40,968 | $19.70 |
| 14 | The Davey Tree Expert Company | $40,834 | $19.63 |
| 15 | Koch Industries | $40,281 | $19.37 |
| 16 | Air To Ground Svc | $40,263 | $19.36 |
| 17 | Pinckney Community School District | $39,587 | $19.03 |
| 18 | Executive Jet Management | $39,060 | $18.78 |
| 19 | Crisp | $38,256 | $18.39 |
| 20 | Long Fence | $37,691 | $18.12 |
The average service crew leader salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | $47,085 | $22.64 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $40,312 | $19.38 |
| 3 | Finance | $40,287 | $19.37 |
| 4 | Transportation | $38,872 | $18.69 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $28,209 | $13.56 |
The average service crew leader salary has risen by $7,012 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average service crew leader earned $28,439 annually, but today, they earn $35,451 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for service crew leaders over the last decade.
Compare service crew leader salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare service crew leader salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,500 | $17.04 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $34,300 | $16.47 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $33,500 | $16.11 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $32,800 | $15.76 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $32,100 | $15.45 | +2.3% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County, Tn | Community Service Crew Leader #2862--Courts Community Service-(Litter Grant) | Chattanooga, TN | 06/17/2025 | $36,418 |
| Clean Harbors | Field Service Crew Leader | West Sacramento, CA | 06/16/2025 | $50,088 |
| Peckham | Custodial Services Crew Leader (In-House) 2Nd Shift | Lansing, MI | 06/13/2025 | $28,175 |
| Clean Harbors, Inc. | Field Service Crew Leader-Emergency Response | West Sacramento, CA | 05/29/2025 | $50,088 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Landscape Services, Crew Leader | Cove, UT | 05/25/2025 | $42,848 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Landscape Services, Crew Leader | Austin, TX | 05/23/2025 | $42,848 |
| Clean Harbors | Field Service Crew Leader-Emergency Response | West Sacramento, CA | 04/28/2025 | $50,088 |
| City of Cleveland | Facility Services Crew Leader | Cleveland, TX | 03/28/2025 | $34,190 |
| Peckham | Custodial Services Crew Leader | Charlotte, MI | 03/23/2025 | $33,392 |
| Peckham, Inc. | Custodial Services Crew Leader | Grand Rapids, MI | 02/19/2025 | $33,392 |
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