Construction Labor Rates
These are the actual national baseline hourly rates our estimation engine uses. 378 labor types across22 trades. Regional multipliers adjust these rates for your location.
Prices reflect 2026 national averages
Appliances
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Appliance Installer | $65.00/hour |
| OK — Appliances Crew | $72.00/hour |
| OK Demo — Appliance | $65.00/hour |
Carpentry
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Crown Molding Installer (specialty) | $50.00/hour |
| Cabinet Demo Crew | $35.00/hour |
| Cabinet Filler Strip Installer | $42.00/hour |
| Cabinet Hardware Pull Installer | $40.00/hour |
| Cabinet Installer — Base | $55.00/hour |
| Cabinet Installer — Wall (ladder/overhead premium) | $60.00/hour |
| Carpenter | $35.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Deck Framing | $50.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Decking Install | $45.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Demo Downspout | $40.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Demo Fascia | $50.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Demo Foundation Beam | $45.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Demo Gutter Section | $45.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Demo Gutter Trim | $35.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Demo SF Trim | $40.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Demo Soffit | $45.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Downspout Install | $45.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Fascia Install | $55.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Foundation Beam Install | $60.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Frieze Decorative | $55.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Gutter Section Install | $50.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Sheathing | $45.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Soffit Install | $50.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Trim (J/Drip/Vent) | $45.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Trim/Hanger/Guard | $40.00/hour |
| Carpenter — Wood Framing | $55.00/hour |
| Carpenter Helper | $22.00/hour |
| Carpenter Helper | $22.00/hour |
| Caulker (Trim Finish Pass) | $30.00/hour |
| Deck Demo — Frame/Surface | $55.00/hour |
| Deck Demo — Trim/Stain | $40.00/hour |
| Ext Door Casing Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Casing | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Exterior Trim | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Frame | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Hardware | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Sidelight | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Storm Door | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Threshold | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Transom | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Demo — Unit | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Frame Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Hardware Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Threshold Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Trim Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Ext Door Unit Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Finish Carpenter — Railing + Stairs | $55.00/hour |
| FP — Carpentry Crew | $58.00/hour |
| FP Demo — Utility | $52.00/hour |
| Gutter Helper | $22.00/hour |
| Int Door Casing Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Int Door Demo — Casing | $35.00/hour |
| Int Door Demo — Frame | $35.00/hour |
| Int Door Demo — Hardware | $35.00/hour |
| Int Door Demo — Slab | $35.00/hour |
| Int Door Frame Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Int Door Hardware Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Int Door Slab Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Master Carpenter | $50.00/hour |
| Master Finish Carpenter | $75.00/hour |
| Master Finish Carpenter (gutters) | $70.00/hour |
| OK — Carpentry Crew | $58.00/hour |
| OK — Helper | $26.00/hour |
| OK Demo — Overhead | $52.00/hour |
| Sheathing Demo | $40.00/hour |
| Shelving — Carpentry Crew | $52.00/hour |
| Shelving — Helper | $24.00/hour |
| Shelving Demo — Board | $40.00/hour |
| Shelving Demo — Bracket | $38.00/hour |
| Sidelight Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Storm Door Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Structural Helper | $28.00/hour |
| Toe Kick Installer | $40.00/hour |
| Transom Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Trim Carpenter — Base Shoe | $36.00/hour |
| Trim Carpenter — Baseboard | $40.00/hour |
| Trim Carpenter — Crown Molding (specialty miters) | $45.00/hour |
| Trim Demo — Base Shoe | $24.00/hour |
| Trim Demo — Baseboard | $26.00/hour |
| Trim Demo — Crown | $28.00/hour |
| Window Casing Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Window Flashing Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Window Sill Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Window Unit Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Wood Frame Demo | $50.00/hour |
Concrete
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Concrete — Demo (jackhammer) | $60.00/hour |
| Concrete — Formwork | $55.00/hour |
| Concrete — Pour (finisher rate) | $65.00/hour |
| Concrete — Rebar/Mesh Placement | $45.00/hour |
| Concrete — Surface Finish + Seal | $60.00/hour |
| Concrete Crew — Deck Footings | $55.00/hour |
| Concrete Crew — Substructure | $65.00/hour |
| Concrete Demo (jackhammer/cut) | $75.00/hour |
| Concrete Finisher | $38.00/hour |
| Concrete Helper | $20.00/hour |
| Deck Demo — Concrete Footings | $60.00/hour |
| Driveway — Concrete Crew | $55.00/hour |
| Driveway Demo — Heavy (Surface/Apron/Snowmelt) | $60.00/hour |
| Fence — Concrete Crew | $52.00/hour |
| Fence Demo — Footer | $50.00/hour |
| Hardscape — Sand/Sealer Finishing | $50.00/hour |
| Hardscape — Surface + Edge Install | $55.00/hour |
| Mason — CMU | $60.00/hour |
| Master Concrete Finisher | $55.00/hour |
| Patio Demo — Concrete (jackhammer) | $60.00/hour |
| Patio Demo — Surface/Base | $55.00/hour |
| Pool — Concrete Crew | $58.00/hour |
| Pool Demo — Heavy (Shell/Surface/Coping/Deck) | $65.00/hour |
Countertops
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Bracket Installer | $40.00/hour |
| Countertop Demo Crew | $35.00/hour |
| Countertop Fabricator/Installer (main) | $50.00/hour |
| Cutout Specialist (CNC + edge finishing) | $55.00/hour |
| Edge Profiler | $48.00/hour |
Drywall
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Ceiling Compound Demo | $30.00/hour |
| Ceiling Drywall Hanger (overhead) | $40.00/hour |
| Ceiling Fastener Demo | $30.00/hour |
| Ceiling Mudder/Finisher (overhead) | $42.00/hour |
| Ceiling Paneling Installer | $44.00/hour |
| Ceiling Plasterer (specialty + overhead) | $65.00/hour |
| Ceiling Substrate Demo (overhead) | $30.00/hour |
| Ceiling Tape Demo | $30.00/hour |
| Ceiling Taper (overhead) | $40.00/hour |
| Cement Board Thinset Installer | $36.00/hour |
| Corner Bead Setter | $32.00/hour |
| Drop Ceiling Tear-out | $30.00/hour |
| Drop Grid + Tile Installer | $40.00/hour |
| Drywall Hanger | $32.00/hour |
| Drywall Mudder/Finisher | $35.00/hour |
| Drywall Taper | $34.00/hour |
| Paneling Installer | $38.00/hour |
| Plasterer (Specialty) | $55.00/hour |
| Texture Spray Applicator | $36.00/hour |
| Wall Compound Demo (scraping) | $26.00/hour |
| Wall Corner Bead Demo | $26.00/hour |
| Wall Fastener Demo (screw removal) | $26.00/hour |
| Wall Substrate Demo | $26.00/hour |
| Wall Tape Demo (scraping) | $26.00/hour |
Electrical
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician (sub-tier) | $30.00/hour |
| Driveway — Electrical Crew | $65.00/hour |
| Electrician | $45.00/hour |
| Electrician — Breaker Install | $60.00/hour |
| Electrician — Demo Breaker | $60.00/hour |
| Electrician — Demo Device | $35.00/hour |
| Electrician — Demo JBox | $35.00/hour |
| Electrician — Demo Panel (master tier) | $75.00/hour |
| Electrician — Demo Wire (per LF) | $45.00/hour |
| Electrician — Device Install (outlet/switch/plate) | $55.00/hour |
| Electrician — Generic Rough-In | $55.00/hour |
| Electrician — Heat Cable Hookup | $55.00/hour |
| Electrician — HVAC Equipment Wiring | $70.00/hour |
| Electrician — JBox Mount | $45.00/hour |
| Electrician — Light Demo (small fixture) | $30.00/hour |
| Electrician — Panel Install (master tier) | $75.00/hour |
| Electrician — Test + Commissioning | $60.00/hour |
| Electrician — Wire Pull | $55.00/hour |
| Electrician Apprentice | $25.00/hour |
| Electrician hours for GFCI + motor wiring | $70.00/hour |
| Electrician Hours for Steam Wiring | $70.00/hour |
| FP — Electrical Crew | $68.00/hour |
| Landscape — Electrical Crew (Lighting) | $65.00/hour |
| Light Fixture Installer (Electrical) | $55.00/hour |
| Lighting Demo Labor (Electrical) | $40.00/hour |
| Master Electrician | $65.00/hour |
| Master Electrician — Demo (top tier) | $75.00/hour |
| Master Electrician (top tier) | $85.00/hour |
| OK — Electrical Crew | $68.00/hour |
| Pool — Electrical Crew | $72.00/hour |
Exterior
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Exterior Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Mason — Brick Veneer | $75.00/hour |
| Master Siding Installer | $85.00/hour |
| Siding Helper | $22.00/hour |
| Siding Installer — Demo Primary Material | $45.00/hour |
| Siding Installer — Demo Stucco/Brick | $55.00/hour |
| Siding Installer — Demo Trim + Starter | $40.00/hour |
| Siding Installer — Demo Wrap/Insulation | $35.00/hour |
| Siding Installer — House Wrap | $40.00/hour |
| Siding Installer — Primary Material | $55.00/hour |
| Siding Installer — Trim + Starter | $50.00/hour |
| Stucco Specialist | $65.00/hour |
Fixtures
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Acrylic/Fiberglass Panel Installer | $50.00/hour |
| Appliance — Fixtures Crew | $58.00/hour |
| Appliance — Helper | $24.00/hour |
| Appliance Demo — Connector | $42.00/hour |
| Appliance Demo — Unit | $48.00/hour |
| Fixture Installer | $40.00/hour |
| FP — Fixtures Crew | $62.00/hour |
| FP Demo — Unit | $58.00/hour |
| Glass/Enclosure Installer | $65.00/hour |
| Mirror Demo Labor | $32.00/hour |
| Mirror Installer | $40.00/hour |
| Shower Enclosure Demo Labor | $45.00/hour |
| Shower Enclosure Installer (2-person, glass) | $55.00/hour |
| Vanity Cabinet Installer | $50.00/hour |
| Vanity Demo Labor | $35.00/hour |
Flooring
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Flooring Helper | $18.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Carpet | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Demo (Leveling Compound) | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Demo (Main Flooring) | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Demo (Subfloor) | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Engineered Hardwood | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Hardwood | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Laminate | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — LVP / Vinyl Plank | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Prep (Leveling) | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Prep (Subfloor) | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Site-Finish Hardwood add-on | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Transitions | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Underlayment | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Vinyl Sheet | $35.00/hour |
| Master Flooring Installer | $50.00/hour |
General
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| General Laborer | $20.00/hour |
HVAC
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| FP — HVAC Crew | $72.00/hour |
| HVAC Helper | $22.00/hour |
| HVAC Master Tech | $75.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Bath/Laundry Vent Fan Install | $45.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Central Equip Install (cond/handler) | $65.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Demo Central Equip | $60.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Demo Ductwork (per LF) | $45.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Demo Mini-Split + Lineset | $55.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Demo Small Fixture (tstat/grille/wallcap) | $35.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Demo Vent Fixture (fan/hood/HRV) | $45.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Demo Whole-House Fan | $48.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Ductwork Run + Connect | $50.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — HRV/ERV Install | $55.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Mini-Split Install | $60.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Range Hood Install | $50.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Refrigerant Line Run | $55.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Thermostat Install + Wiring | $48.00/hour |
| HVAC Tech — Whole-House Fan Install | $50.00/hour |
| HVAC Technician | $50.00/hour |
Insulation
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Ceiling Insulation Demo | $32.00/hour |
| Ceiling Insulation Installer (batt/rigid) | $32.00/hour |
| Ceiling Spray Foam Specialist | $52.00/hour |
| Cellulose Blower (Dense-Pack) | $35.00/hour |
| Insulation — Crew | $48.00/hour |
| Insulation — Helper | $24.00/hour |
| Insulation Demo | $38.00/hour |
| Insulation Installer — Rigid Foam | $45.00/hour |
| Insulation Installer (Batt/Rigid) | $28.00/hour |
| Spray Foam Specialist | $48.00/hour |
| Vapor Barrier Installer | $26.00/hour |
| Wall Insulation Demo | $28.00/hour |
Landscaping
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Landscape — Outdoor / Landscaping Crew | $42.00/hour |
| Landscape Demo — Plants/Sod/Mulch/Beds | $38.00/hour |
Masonry
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Driveway — Masonry / Paver Crew | $50.00/hour |
| FP — Masonry Crew | $62.00/hour |
| FP Demo — Masonry | $55.00/hour |
| Landscape — Masonry Crew | $58.00/hour |
| OK — Masonry Crew | $62.00/hour |
| OK Demo — Masonry | $58.00/hour |
Mechanical
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Driveway — Mechanical / Snowmelt | $70.00/hour |
| Pool — Mechanical Crew | $75.00/hour |
Outdoor
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Deck Helper | $24.00/hour |
| Driveway — Helper | $24.00/hour |
| Driveway — Sitework Crew | $45.00/hour |
| Driveway Demo — Light (Base/Edge/Light) | $40.00/hour |
| Fence — Helper | $24.00/hour |
| Fence — Outdoor Crew | $42.00/hour |
| Fence Demo — Main | $38.00/hour |
| Foundation Helper | $25.00/hour |
| Landscape — Helper | $24.00/hour |
| Landscape — Sitework Crew | $45.00/hour |
| Landscape Demo — Hardscape | $52.00/hour |
| Landscape Demo — Regrade | $40.00/hour |
| Outdoor — Base Placement | $40.00/hour |
| Outdoor — Demo Sitework | $40.00/hour |
| Outdoor — Sitework + Grading | $45.00/hour |
| Outdoor Crew — Site Grading + Drainage | $45.00/hour |
| Outdoor/Landscape | $28.00/hour |
| Patio Demo — Edge/Sand/Steps/Drain | $40.00/hour |
| Patio Helper | $24.00/hour |
| Pool — Helper | $26.00/hour |
| Pool — Outdoor / Builder Crew | $62.00/hour |
| Pool — Sitework Crew | $48.00/hour |
| Pool Demo — Light (Equip/AG-Kit/Heater/Light) | $45.00/hour |
Paint
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Painter — Deck Stain Application | $40.00/hour |
Painting
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Caulker (paint-side prep) | $30.00/hour |
| Ceiling Painter (overhead premium) | $40.00/hour |
| EPA RRP-Certified Lead-Safe Labor | $55.00/hour |
| Fence — Painting Crew | $40.00/hour |
| Pressure Wash Operator | $35.00/hour |
| Primer Applicator | $32.00/hour |
| Scrape/Sand Prep Crew | $32.00/hour |
| Trim Painter (brush work, slower) | $42.00/hour |
| Wall Painter (MASK/PAINT/TOUCH/CLEAN) | $35.00/hour |
Plumbing
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Driveway — Plumbing / Culvert | $60.00/hour |
| Driveway Demo — Culvert | $55.00/hour |
| Faucet Demo Labor | $35.00/hour |
| Floor Drain Demo Labor (concrete) | $55.00/hour |
| FP — Plumbing Crew | $68.00/hour |
| Gas Line Demo Labor | $60.00/hour |
| Gas-Fitter | $75.00/hour |
| Hose Bibb Demo Labor | $42.00/hour |
| Kitchen Fixture Demo Labor | $45.00/hour |
| Landscape — Plumbing Crew (Irrigation) | $62.00/hour |
| Master Plumber | $70.00/hour |
| OK — Plumbing Crew | $68.00/hour |
| Plumber | $48.00/hour |
| Plumber - Drain Install | $55.00/hour |
| Plumber - Drain/Vent Rough-In | $58.00/hour |
| Plumber - Floor Drain (concrete) | $60.00/hour |
| Plumber - Hose Bibb | $50.00/hour |
| Plumber - Kitchen Fixture | $55.00/hour |
| Plumber - Shower Head Install | $55.00/hour |
| Plumber - Sump Pump | $55.00/hour |
| Plumber - Supply Rough-In | $55.00/hour |
| Plumber - Toilet Install | $50.00/hour |
| Plumber - Tub Drain Install | $55.00/hour |
| Plumber - Tub Filler Install | $55.00/hour |
| Plumber - Utility Fixture | $50.00/hour |
| Plumber - Valve Rough-In | $60.00/hour |
| Plumber - Water Heater Specialist | $65.00/hour |
| Plumber — Demo Sump Pump | $50.00/hour |
| Plumber — Faucet Install | $50.00/hour |
| Plumber — Sink Install | $55.00/hour |
| Plumber — Sump Pump Install | $65.00/hour |
| Plumber Apprentice | $24.00/hour |
| Plumbing Rough-In Demo Labor | $45.00/hour |
| Pool — Plumbing Crew | $68.00/hour |
| Pool Demo — Pipe | $58.00/hour |
| Shower Drain Demo Labor | $40.00/hour |
| Shower Head Demo Labor | $35.00/hour |
| Shower Pan Demo Labor | $40.00/hour |
| Shower Pan Installer | $55.00/hour |
| Shower Valve Demo Labor | $45.00/hour |
| Sink Demo Labor | $42.00/hour |
| Sump Pump Demo Labor | $45.00/hour |
| Toilet Demo Labor | $40.00/hour |
| Tub Demo Labor (incl. cast iron) | $48.00/hour |
| Tub Drain Demo Labor | $42.00/hour |
| Tub Filler Demo Labor | $40.00/hour |
| Tub Set Plumber | $60.00/hour |
| Utility Fixture Demo Labor | $42.00/hour |
| Water Heater Demo Labor | $55.00/hour |
Roofing
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Master Roofer | $50.00/hour |
| Master Roofer (steep/complex) | $65.00/hour |
| Roofer | $35.00/hour |
| Roofer — Deck Install | $45.00/hour |
| Roofer — Demo Deck | $45.00/hour |
| Roofer — Demo Flashing | $45.00/hour |
| Roofer — Demo Material/Membrane | $40.00/hour |
| Roofer — Demo Ridge + Vent | $45.00/hour |
| Roofer — Demo Tear-Off (per sqft) | $40.00/hour |
| Roofer — Flashing Install | $55.00/hour |
| Roofer — Primary Material Install | $45.00/hour |
| Roofer — Ridge Cap + Vent | $45.00/hour |
| Roofer — Tear-Off | $40.00/hour |
| Roofer — Underlayment + Ice | $35.00/hour |
| Roofer Helper | $18.00/hour |
| Roofer Helper (debris/hauling) | $22.00/hour |
Steel
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Carpenter — Metal Deck Install | $55.00/hour |
| Certified Welder | $90.00/hour |
| Ironworker — Steel Erection | $85.00/hour |
| Master Engineer (complex/seismic) | $100.00/hour |
| Metal Deck Demo | $50.00/hour |
| Steel Demo (torch + crane) | $95.00/hour |
Tile
| Role | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| Backsplash Demo Crew | $30.00/hour |
| Edge Trim Installer | $36.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Ceramic Tile | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Natural Stone Tile | $35.00/hour |
| Flooring Installer — Porcelain Tile | $35.00/hour |
| Grouter | $35.00/hour |
| Outlet Notch-Cut Specialist | $45.00/hour |
| Shower Tile Setter | $50.00/hour |
| Slab Installer — Backsplash Specialty | $55.00/hour |
| Stone Sealer Applicator | $32.00/hour |
| Tile Setter — Backsplash Main | $42.00/hour |
| Tub Surround Demo Labor (tile or panel) | $42.00/hour |
| Tub Tile Setter | $50.00/hour |
| Tub Waterproofing Demo Labor | $38.00/hour |
| Tub Waterproofing Installer | $50.00/hour |
| Wall Tile Demo Labor | $42.00/hour |
| Waterproofing Demo Labor | $38.00/hour |
| Waterproofing Installer | $50.00/hour |
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