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Service crew leader salary

Average service crew leader salary

$35,451

$17.04 hourly rate

Entry-level service crew leader salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Service Crew Leader Salaries

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.

Salary by State

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.

Highest Paying Cities

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.

Career Advancement

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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Where can a Service Crew Leader earn more?

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General Electric$58,207
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Service crew leader salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly 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

Average service crew leader salary by state

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.

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Highest paying states for service crew leaders

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$45,783$22.01
2Utah$43,332$20.83
3Alaska$47,627$22.90
4Massachusetts$45,153$21.71
5Ohio$43,460$20.89
6Rhode Island$42,223$20.30
7Oregon$41,292$19.85
8Connecticut$47,175$22.68
9West Virginia$41,307$19.86
10New Hampshire$44,264$21.28
11Nevada$42,536$20.45
12Vermont$43,902$21.11
13Nebraska$38,426$18.47
14Minnesota$40,334$19.39
15Pennsylvania$40,617$19.53
16Montana$37,840$18.19
17Michigan$39,430$18.96
18California$46,302$22.26
19Washington$38,634$18.57
20Kentucky$38,627$18.57
21Wyoming$38,896$18.70
22Colorado$42,532$20.45
23New Mexico$37,005$17.79
24South Dakota$36,874$17.73
25Maryland$45,068$21.67
26Illinois$40,855$19.64
27Delaware$42,410$20.39
28District of Columbia$40,589$19.51
29Wisconsin$35,314$16.98
30Arizona$38,623$18.57
31Idaho$37,602$18.08
32Missouri$35,681$17.15
33Arkansas$33,116$15.92
34Iowa$34,412$16.54
35Indiana$34,267$16.47
36Hawaii$39,769$19.12
37New Jersey$37,400$17.98
38Tennessee$30,872$14.84
39New York$37,414$17.99
40Kansas$31,989$15.38
41Alabama$29,044$13.96
42Maine$34,501$16.59
43South Carolina$27,113$13.04
44Virginia$31,111$14.96
45Mississippi$32,746$15.74
46Louisiana$26,898$12.93
47Texas$28,382$13.65
48North Carolina$26,830$12.90
49Georgia$26,979$12.97
50Oklahoma$30,873$14.84
51Florida$26,212$12.60

Highest paying cities for service crew leaders

The highest-paying cities for service crew leaders are Santa Clara, CA, Parkville, MD, and Morgantown, WV.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Santa Clara, CA$47,951$23.05
2Parkville, MD$45,603$21.92
3Morgantown, WV$43,390$20.86
4Denver, CO$42,572$20.47
5Portland, OR$41,330$19.87
6Norristown, PA$40,824$19.63
7Cincinnati, OH$40,432$19.44
8Ann Arbor, MI$39,282$18.89
9Grand Island, NE$38,428$18.48
10Spokane, WA$38,423$18.47
11New York, NY$37,433$18.00
12Sioux Falls, SD$36,657$17.62
13Ashburn, VA$34,004$16.35
14Topeka, KS$32,222$15.49
15Rome, GA$27,827$13.38
16Durham, NC$27,396$13.17
17Houston, TX$27,378$13.16
18Orlando, FL$26,267$12.63

Service crew leader salary details

A service crew leader's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average service crew leader salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a service crew leader's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly 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

Highest paying service crew leader jobs

The highest paying types of service crew leaders are leader, lineman, and power lineman technician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Groundman$64,471$5,373$31.004,221
Lineman$78,563$6,547$37.772,672
Lineman Apprentice$48,171$4,014$23.168,245
Class A Lineman$72,423$6,035$34.82130,655
Power Line Lineman$69,711$5,809$33.5149,714
Crew Supervisor$41,760$3,480$20.0868,330

Top companies hiring service crew leaders now:

  1. Clearwater Paper jobs (8)
  2. Wick Buildings jobs (4)
  3. Morton Buildings jobs (37)
  4. Georgia-Pacific jobs (13)
  5. Koch Industries jobs (4)

Which companies pay service crew leaders the most?

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.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1General Electric$58,207$27.98
2Clearwater Paper$52,988$25.48
3Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept$51,951$24.98
4Wick Buildings$47,777$22.97
5FBi Buildings$47,672$22.92
6Morton Buildings$47,525$22.85
7CentiMark$47,101$22.64
8Tesla$46,911$22.55
9McCalls Catering & Events$46,459$22.34
10Manatee County Sheriff's Office$42,936$20.64
11Hennepin County Library$42,778$20.57
12Namaste Solar$41,803$20.10
13Graphic Packaging International$40,968$19.70
14The Davey Tree Expert Company$40,834$19.63
15Koch Industries$40,281$19.37
16Air To Ground Svc$40,263$19.36
17Pinckney Community School District$39,587$19.03
18Executive Jet Management$39,060$18.78
19Crisp$38,256$18.39
20Long Fence$37,691$18.12

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$35,000$33,800$32,600$31,400$30,200$29,000
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Service Crew Leader salary by industry

The average service crew leader salary varies across industries:

  • The average service crew leader salary in the construction industry is $47,085, the highest of any industry.
  • The average service crew leader salary in the finance industry is $40,312.
  • Service crew leaders in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $28,209, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for service crew leaders

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Construction$47,085$22.64
2Manufacturing$40,312$19.38
3Finance$40,287$19.37
4Transportation$38,872$18.69
5Hospitality$28,209$13.56

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Service crew leader salary trends

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.

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Average service crew leader salary over time

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

Service crew leader salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly 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%

Recently added service crew leader salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Hamilton County, TnCommunity Service Crew Leader #2862--Courts Community Service-(Litter Grant)Chattanooga, TN06/17/2025$36,418
Clean HarborsField Service Crew LeaderWest Sacramento, CA06/16/2025$50,088
PeckhamCustodial Services Crew Leader (In-House) 2Nd ShiftLansing, MI06/13/2025$28,175
Clean Harbors, Inc.Field Service Crew Leader-Emergency ResponseWest Sacramento, CA05/29/2025$50,088
The University of Texas at AustinLandscape Services, Crew LeaderCove, UT05/25/2025$42,848
University of Texas at AustinLandscape Services, Crew LeaderAustin, TX05/23/2025$42,848
Clean HarborsField Service Crew Leader-Emergency ResponseWest Sacramento, CA04/28/2025$50,088
City of ClevelandFacility Services Crew LeaderCleveland, TX03/28/2025$34,190
PeckhamCustodial Services Crew LeaderCharlotte, MI03/23/2025$33,392
Peckham, Inc.Custodial Services Crew LeaderGrand Rapids, MI02/19/2025$33,392

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