Crm Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Crm Lead make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Crm Lead in the United States is $141,832 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

However, a Crm Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,357
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,468 to $158,857
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,211
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Crm Lead Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $158,857 $13,238 $3,055 $76
Average $141,832 $11,819 $2,728 $68
25th Percentile $129,468 $10,789 $2,490 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Crm Lead Salaries

A Crm Lead's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Crm Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Crm Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $138,397
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $138,912
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,690
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,822
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,659
Levels Salary
Entry Level Crm Lead$138,397
Intermediate Level Crm Lead$138,912
Senior Level Crm Lead$142,690
Specialist Level Crm Lead$148,822
Expert Level Crm Lead$149,659
$138,397 0 yr
$138,912 < 2 yrs
$142,690 2-4 yrs
$148,822 5-8 yrs
$149,659 > 8 yrs
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How Do Crm Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Crm Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $157,036.
  • California: $156,441.
  • Massachusetts: $154,356.

Top Paying Cities for Crm Leads

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $178,893
  • San Francisco: $176,934
  • Oakland: $173,205

What Skills Can Increase a Crm Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Database Design (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Overlap to row 560
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
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Project Management 2.56%
Database Design 2.07%
Data Collection 1.59%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Crm Lead's salary.
  • Biostatistics: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Drug Development: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Programming: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Biostatistics
 $148,924
5%
Drug Development
 $148,924
5%
Programming
 $147,505
4%
Planning
 $147,505
4%
SAS
 $147,505
4%
Innovation
 $147,505
4%
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Crm Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Crm Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Crm Lead positions in Business Services or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Crm Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Crm Lead

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$170,198$82.020%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$156,015$75.010%

How Education impacts a Crm Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Crm Leads enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Crm Lead with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $119,184 and $125,657).

Crm Lead Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Crm Lead
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.3%
High School 7.3%
Associates 2.9%
Bachelors 49.6%
Masters 32.8%
Doctorate 7.3%
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Crm Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Crm Lead's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$129,468
Average $141,832/year
$158,857
$10,789
Average $11,819/month
$13,238
$2,490
Average $2,728/week
$3,055
$62
Average $68/hour
$76
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $158,857 $13,238 $3,055 $76
Average $141,832 $11,819 $2,728 $68
25th Percentile $129,468 $10,789 $2,490 $62

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Salary Trends for Crm Lead

Salaries for a Crm Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $142,785 in 2023 to around $134,552 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Crm Lead salary trends, .

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