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Drop crew labour salary

Average drop crew labour salary

$15.38

$31,992 yearly

Entry-level drop crew labour salary
$25,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Drop Crew Labour Salary

The average salary for a Drop Crew Labour is approximately $31,992 per year or $15 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on location, experience, and specific industry demands. For instance, entry-level positions typically start lower, while experienced professionals may earn upwards of $40,000 annually.

Factors Influencing Salary

Experience plays a crucial role in salary determination. Entry-level workers may earn around $28,000, while those with several years in the field can see salaries rise to $38,000 or more. Additionally, geographic location impacts pay, with urban areas often offering higher wages due to cost of living adjustments.

Highest Paying States and Cities

According to the latest data, states like California and Texas offer the highest salaries for Drop Crew Labours. Cities such as Los Angeles and Houston consistently rank among the top locations for lucrative opportunities. Understanding these trends can help job seekers make informed decisions about where to apply.

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Where can a Drop Crew Labour earn more?

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Columbus, OH$44,377
Chesapeake, VA$21,605
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Fluor Corporation$37,773
Workbox Staffing$31,868

Drop crew labour salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level drop crew labour$24,600$11.84
Mid-level drop crew labour$28,700$13.78
Senior-level drop crew labour$44,700$21.48

Average drop crew labour salary by state

The average drop crew labour salary in California, New York, and Minnesota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average drop crew labour salary states are Georgia, Idaho, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for drop crew labours

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Minnesota$39,568$19.02
2Michigan$36,841$17.71
3Montana$36,323$17.46
4Illinois$37,475$18.02
5Missouri$35,308$16.98
6New York$42,083$20.23
7Pennsylvania$34,780$16.72
8Connecticut$38,960$18.73
9Ohio$33,265$15.99
10California$43,127$20.73
11Rhode Island$37,396$17.98
12Utah$34,895$16.78
13Wisconsin$34,813$16.74
14New Jersey$38,451$18.49
15Washington$38,176$18.35
16Kentucky$32,268$15.51
17North Dakota$34,254$16.47
18Colorado$34,709$16.69
19West Virginia$29,439$14.15
20Hawaii$38,312$18.42
21Oregon$34,377$16.53
22Massachusetts$35,701$17.16
23Alaska$34,829$16.74
24Indiana$29,807$14.33
25Nebraska$31,648$15.22
26Tennessee$28,422$13.66
27Arizona$30,947$14.88
28New Hampshire$32,119$15.44
29Iowa$28,424$13.67
30South Dakota$30,522$14.67
31North Carolina$28,859$13.87
32Louisiana$27,788$13.36
33Vermont$31,961$15.37
34Maine$31,225$15.01
35Delaware$30,409$14.62
36Arkansas$25,735$12.37
37Texas$28,037$13.48
38Maryland$29,469$14.17
39Wyoming$26,889$12.93
40New Mexico$28,115$13.52
41Kansas$24,854$11.95
42District of Columbia$31,713$15.25
43Georgia$25,664$12.34
44Florida$26,283$12.64
45Nevada$26,151$12.57
46Idaho$25,290$12.16
47Alabama$27,343$13.15
48South Carolina$27,403$13.17
49Virginia$21,876$10.52
50Mississippi$24,438$11.75
51Oklahoma$23,036$11.07

Highest paying cities for drop crew labours

The highest-paying cities for drop crew labours are San Leandro, CA, Billings, MT, and Springfield, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Leandro, CA$44,377$21.34
2Billings, MT$36,018$17.32
3Springfield, MA$35,734$17.18
4Kansas City, MO$35,692$17.16
5Grand Junction, CO$35,025$16.84
6Bismarck, ND$34,259$16.47
7Akron, OH$33,640$16.17
8Kingman, AZ$32,039$15.40
9Lewiston, ME$31,204$15.00
10Elkhart, IN$30,671$14.75
11Asheville, NC$28,875$13.88
12Waterloo, IA$28,756$13.82
13Laramie, WY$26,734$12.85
14Panama City, FL$26,583$12.78
15Bentonville, AR$26,187$12.59
16Atlanta, GA$25,763$12.39
17Lewiston, ID$25,567$12.29
18Manhattan, KS$25,013$12.03
19Tulsa, OK$23,076$11.09
20Chesapeake, VA$21,605$10.39

Drop crew labour salary details

A drop crew labour's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average drop crew labour salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a drop crew labour's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
75th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
Average$31,992$2,666$15
25th Percentile$28,000$2,333$13
10th Percentile$25,000$2,083$12

Highest paying drop crew labour jobs

The highest paying types of drop crew labours are construction specialist, construction apprentice, and form setter.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
General Helper$35,793$2,983$17.2169,738
Trades Helper$37,077$3,090$17.8314,411
Construction Helper$34,148$2,846$16.4249,381
Helper/Apprentice$32,425$2,702$15.5922,620
Construction Apprentice$47,983$3,999$23.0740,760
Construction Worker$31,842$2,653$15.3153,067

Top companies hiring drop crew labours now:

  1. Newmont jobs (2)
  2. Oldcastle Infrastructure jobs (5)
  3. HYDRO jobs (1)
  4. The Next Level jobs (1)
  5. FBi Buildings jobs (2)

Which companies pay drop crew labours the most?

Drop crew labour salaries at Fluor and Oldcastle Infrastructure are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average drop crew labour salary at companies like Brannan Companies and MDU Resources are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Fluor Corporation$37,773$18.16
2Oldcastle Infrastructure$37,576$18.07
3Brannan Companies$37,495$18.03
4MDU Resources$37,392$17.98
5Manatt's$37,317$17.94
6Shafer$35,356$17.00
7The Coca-Cola Company$35,126$16.89
8NPL Construction Co.$34,806$16.73
9FBi Buildings$34,707$16.69
10Peckham Industries$34,701$16.68
11J.R. Simplot$34,326$16.50
12TCS Communications$34,157$16.42
13western-engineering$33,939$16.32
14Colas USA$33,838$16.27
15Phillips and Jordan$33,787$16.24
16City of St. Clair Shores$33,497$16.10
17Novinium$33,373$16.04
18Aerotek$32,473$15.61
19Ervin Cable Construction$32,171$15.47
20Workbox Staffing$31,868$15.32

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Drop crew labour salary trends

The average drop crew labour salary has risen by $6,890 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average drop crew labour earned $25,102 annually, but today, they earn $31,992 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for drop crew labours over the last decade.

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Average drop crew labour salary over time

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Drop crew labour salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$32,000$15.38+2.7%
2024$31,100$14.96+2.9%
2023$30,200$14.53+3.5%
2022$29,200$14.02+3.2%
2021$28,200$13.57+4.5%

Recently added drop crew labour salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
The Rogers CompanyGeneral Labor/Traffic Control CrewTuscumbia, AL06/27/2025$45,914
Douglas ExplorationLaborer On HDD CrewDenver, CO06/25/2025$41,740
Douglas ExplorationLaborer On HDD CrewScottsbluff, NE06/25/2025$41,740
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Centuri GroupGas Crew LaborerFort Worth, TX06/24/2025$41,740
Nestle1St. Shift General Laborers Retention BonusLittle Chute, WI06/18/2025$45,622
National Pavement PartnersConcrete Crew LaborerDenver, CO06/18/2025$48,001
National Pavement PartnersAsphalt Crew LaborerDenver, CO06/18/2025$48,001
AkhireSeasonal Labor Crew (Temp)Fairbanks, AK06/15/2025$41,740
Select GeneticsTransfer Crew LaborerTerre Haute, IN06/14/2025$35,813

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