Most cast members on Gold Rush today haven’t been with the show since it first started in 2010. However, former plant carpenter Chris Doumitt is still on the show. Doumitt is a likable character, he previously worked for Todd Hoffman but moved over to join Parker Schnabel’s crew. As of 2024, Chris Doumitt has an estimated net worth of $400,000.
Background
Doumitt was born on August 17, 1951 in Portland, Oregon. He’s of Arab descent and grew up on a farm, where he helped his father with machinery. Here, he picked up basic skills that would later help his career.
He also became a master marksman and is a keen hunter. The Oregon native used to be a gun safety instructor at the Sandy Police Department and worked in construction. Before working in the Klondike, he was a plant carpenter for 25 years.
Becoming a Miner
Chris’ journey into mining happened by complete luck. In 2010, he was asked to build a cabin for his friend, Greg Remsburg. Greg was working as a construction expert for the Hoffman family.
The job was expected to be finished in ten days, but Doumitt ended up staying for five months. During that time, he spent a lot of time with Todd Hoffman’s crew, learning about gold mining. The Hoffman crew were entertaining, but unfortunately couldn’t find gold in a jewelry store.
Further Pursuits
On Gold Rush, Chris Doumitt became known for his strong work ethic and positive attitude. Even though he had no prior mining experience, he became a crucial member of the Hoffman crew.
However, after three seasons with Todd Hoffman, he jumped ship to work for Parker Schnabel in season four. Overtime, he became one of the most trusted men in Parker’s crew alongside Rick Ness.
Viewers may have noticed, Doumitt enjoys smoking cigars! He decided to use this passion to make money! In 2017, Chris founded Doumitt Cigar with his business partner Harry Dewolf. Now the company is called Tradesmen Cigar Co, it sells 10 different cigar blends along with hoodies, torch lighters, ashtrays and more.
Net Worth and Earnings
As one of the stars with the most appearances on Gold Rush, Chris is expected to make a substantial amount from the show. It is reported that Chris Doumitt is paid $25,000 per episode.
The reliable miner also earns a salary working for Parker Schnabel and gets extra income from his cigar business. Since the cigar business is a private company, no details have been released about how much revenue it generates. All of these ventures give him an estimated net worth of $400,000.
Personal Life
According to Chris’ Facebook profile, he has been married for over 50 years to his wife, Sharon. They’ve been blessed with two children but it hasn’t been all plain sailing for the loving couple. In 2016, Chris almost lost everything when his van and legal documents were stolen.
The following year, Sharon battled cancer while Chris dealt with back surgery. Thankfully, both of them are back to normal now. In the off-season, they move to Palm Springs to take advantage of the warmer weather. In his spare time, Doumitt enjoys fishing and playing golf.
