Construction Labor Rates

These are the actual national baseline hourly rates our estimation engine uses. 263 labor types across20 trades. Regional multipliers adjust these rates for your location.

Prices reflect 2026 national averages

Highest Labor Cost Regions

New York City+65%San Francisco Bay+55%New York+45%

Lowest Labor Cost Regions

Mississippi-22%Arkansas-20%Oklahoma-18%

Appliances

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
OK — Appliances Crew	Appliances	per hour	$72.00/hour
OK Demo — Appliance	Appliances	per hour	$65.00/hour

Carpentry

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Carpenter	Carpentry	per hour	$35.00/hour
Carpenter — Deck Framing	Carpentry	per hour	$50.00/hour
Carpenter — Decking Install	Carpentry	per hour	$45.00/hour
Carpenter — Demo Downspout	Carpentry	per hour	$40.00/hour
Carpenter — Demo Fascia	Carpentry	per hour	$50.00/hour
Carpenter — Demo Foundation Beam	Carpentry	per hour	$45.00/hour
Carpenter — Demo Gutter Section	Carpentry	per hour	$45.00/hour
Carpenter — Demo Gutter Trim	Carpentry	per hour	$35.00/hour
Carpenter — Demo SF Trim	Carpentry	per hour	$40.00/hour
Carpenter — Demo Soffit	Carpentry	per hour	$45.00/hour
Carpenter — Downspout Install	Carpentry	per hour	$45.00/hour
Carpenter — Fascia Install	Carpentry	per hour	$55.00/hour
Carpenter — Foundation Beam Install	Carpentry	per hour	$60.00/hour
Carpenter — Frieze Decorative	Carpentry	per hour	$55.00/hour
Carpenter — Gutter Section Install	Carpentry	per hour	$50.00/hour
Carpenter — Sheathing	Carpentry	per hour	$45.00/hour
Carpenter — Soffit Install	Carpentry	per hour	$50.00/hour
Carpenter — Trim (J/Drip/Vent)	Carpentry	per hour	$45.00/hour
Carpenter — Trim/Hanger/Guard	Carpentry	per hour	$40.00/hour
Carpenter — Wood Framing	Carpentry	per hour	$55.00/hour
Carpenter Helper	Carpentry	per hour	$22.00/hour
Carpenter Helper	Carpentry	per hour	$22.00/hour
Deck Demo — Frame/Surface	Carpentry	per hour	$55.00/hour
Deck Demo — Trim/Stain	Carpentry	per hour	$40.00/hour
Finish Carpenter — Railing + Stairs	Carpentry	per hour	$55.00/hour
FP — Carpentry Crew	Carpentry	per hour	$58.00/hour
FP Demo — Utility	Carpentry	per hour	$52.00/hour
Gutter Helper	Carpentry	per hour	$22.00/hour
Master Carpenter	Carpentry	per hour	$50.00/hour
Master Finish Carpenter	Carpentry	per hour	$75.00/hour
Master Finish Carpenter (gutters)	Carpentry	per hour	$70.00/hour
OK — Carpentry Crew	Carpentry	per hour	$58.00/hour
OK — Helper	Carpentry	per hour	$26.00/hour
OK Demo — Overhead	Carpentry	per hour	$52.00/hour
Sheathing Demo	Carpentry	per hour	$40.00/hour
Shelving — Carpentry Crew	Carpentry	per hour	$52.00/hour
Shelving — Helper	Carpentry	per hour	$24.00/hour
Shelving Demo — Board	Carpentry	per hour	$40.00/hour
Shelving Demo — Bracket	Carpentry	per hour	$38.00/hour
Structural Helper	Carpentry	per hour	$28.00/hour
Wood Frame Demo	Carpentry	per hour	$50.00/hour

Concrete

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Concrete — Demo (jackhammer)	Concrete	per hour	$60.00/hour
Concrete — Formwork	Concrete	per hour	$55.00/hour
Concrete — Pour (finisher rate)	Concrete	per hour	$65.00/hour
Concrete — Rebar/Mesh Placement	Concrete	per hour	$45.00/hour
Concrete — Surface Finish + Seal	Concrete	per hour	$60.00/hour
Concrete Crew — Deck Footings	Concrete	per hour	$55.00/hour
Concrete Crew — Substructure	Concrete	per hour	$65.00/hour
Concrete Demo (jackhammer/cut)	Concrete	per hour	$75.00/hour
Concrete Finisher	Concrete	per hour	$38.00/hour
Concrete Helper	Concrete	per hour	$20.00/hour
Deck Demo — Concrete Footings	Concrete	per hour	$60.00/hour
Driveway — Concrete Crew	Concrete	per hour	$55.00/hour
Driveway Demo — Heavy (Surface/Apron/Snowmelt)	Concrete	per hour	$60.00/hour
Fence — Concrete Crew	Concrete	per hour	$52.00/hour
Fence Demo — Footer	Concrete	per hour	$50.00/hour
Hardscape — Sand/Sealer Finishing	Concrete	per hour	$50.00/hour
Hardscape — Surface + Edge Install	Concrete	per hour	$55.00/hour
Mason — CMU	Concrete	per hour	$60.00/hour
Master Concrete Finisher	Concrete	per hour	$55.00/hour
Patio Demo — Concrete (jackhammer)	Concrete	per hour	$60.00/hour
Patio Demo — Surface/Base	Concrete	per hour	$55.00/hour
Pool — Concrete Crew	Concrete	per hour	$58.00/hour
Pool Demo — Heavy (Shell/Surface/Coping/Deck)	Concrete	per hour	$65.00/hour

Electrical

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Apprentice Electrician (sub-tier)	Electrical	per hour	$30.00/hour
Driveway — Electrical Crew	Electrical	per hour	$65.00/hour
Electrician	Electrical	per hour	$45.00/hour
Electrician — Breaker Install	Electrical	per hour	$60.00/hour
Electrician — Demo Breaker	Electrical	per hour	$60.00/hour
Electrician — Demo Device	Electrical	per hour	$35.00/hour
Electrician — Demo JBox	Electrical	per hour	$35.00/hour
Electrician — Demo Panel (master tier)	Electrical	per hour	$75.00/hour
Electrician — Demo Wire (per LF)	Electrical	per hour	$45.00/hour
Electrician — Device Install (outlet/switch/plate)	Electrical	per hour	$55.00/hour
Electrician — Generic Rough-In	Electrical	per hour	$55.00/hour
Electrician — Heat Cable Hookup	Electrical	per hour	$55.00/hour
Electrician — HVAC Equipment Wiring	Electrical	per hour	$70.00/hour
Electrician — JBox Mount	Electrical	per hour	$45.00/hour
Electrician — Light Demo (small fixture)	Electrical	per hour	$30.00/hour
Electrician — Panel Install (master tier)	Electrical	per hour	$75.00/hour
Electrician — Test + Commissioning	Electrical	per hour	$60.00/hour
Electrician — Wire Pull	Electrical	per hour	$55.00/hour
Electrician Apprentice	Electrical	per hour	$25.00/hour
Electrician hours for GFCI + motor wiring	Electrical	per hour	$70.00/hour
Electrician Hours for Steam Wiring	Electrical	per hour	$70.00/hour
FP — Electrical Crew	Electrical	per hour	$68.00/hour
Landscape — Electrical Crew (Lighting)	Electrical	per hour	$65.00/hour
Light Fixture Installer (Electrical)	Electrical	per hour	$55.00/hour
Lighting Demo Labor (Electrical)	Electrical	per hour	$40.00/hour
Master Electrician	Electrical	per hour	$65.00/hour
Master Electrician — Demo (top tier)	Electrical	per hour	$75.00/hour
Master Electrician (top tier)	Electrical	per hour	$85.00/hour
OK — Electrical Crew	Electrical	per hour	$68.00/hour
Pool — Electrical Crew	Electrical	per hour	$72.00/hour

Exterior

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Exterior Installer	Exterior	per hour	$35.00/hour
Mason — Brick Veneer	Exterior	per hour	$75.00/hour
Master Siding Installer	Exterior	per hour	$85.00/hour
Siding Helper	Exterior	per hour	$22.00/hour
Siding Installer — Demo Primary Material	Exterior	per hour	$45.00/hour
Siding Installer — Demo Stucco/Brick	Exterior	per hour	$55.00/hour
Siding Installer — Demo Trim + Starter	Exterior	per hour	$40.00/hour
Siding Installer — Demo Wrap/Insulation	Exterior	per hour	$35.00/hour
Siding Installer — House Wrap	Exterior	per hour	$40.00/hour
Siding Installer — Primary Material	Exterior	per hour	$55.00/hour
Siding Installer — Trim + Starter	Exterior	per hour	$50.00/hour
Stucco Specialist	Exterior	per hour	$65.00/hour

Fixtures

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Acrylic/Fiberglass Panel Installer	Fixtures	per hour	$50.00/hour
Appliance — Fixtures Crew	Fixtures	per hour	$58.00/hour
Appliance — Helper	Fixtures	per hour	$24.00/hour
Appliance Demo — Connector	Fixtures	per hour	$42.00/hour
Appliance Demo — Unit	Fixtures	per hour	$48.00/hour
Fixture Installer	Fixtures	per hour	$40.00/hour
FP — Fixtures Crew	Fixtures	per hour	$62.00/hour
FP Demo — Unit	Fixtures	per hour	$58.00/hour
Glass/Enclosure Installer	Fixtures	per hour	$65.00/hour
Mirror Demo Labor	Fixtures	per hour	$32.00/hour
Mirror Installer	Fixtures	per hour	$40.00/hour
Shower Enclosure Demo Labor	Fixtures	per hour	$45.00/hour
Vanity Cabinet Installer	Fixtures	per hour	$50.00/hour
Vanity Demo Labor	Fixtures	per hour	$35.00/hour

Flooring

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Flooring Helper	Flooring	per hour	$18.00/hour
Flooring Installer	Flooring	per hour	$35.00/hour
Master Flooring Installer	Flooring	per hour	$50.00/hour

General

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
General Laborer	General	per hour	$20.00/hour

HVAC

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
FP — HVAC Crew	HVAC	per hour	$72.00/hour
HVAC Helper	HVAC	per hour	$22.00/hour
HVAC Master Tech	HVAC	per hour	$75.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Bath/Laundry Vent Fan Install	HVAC	per hour	$45.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Central Equip Install (cond/handler)	HVAC	per hour	$65.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Demo Central Equip	HVAC	per hour	$60.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Demo Ductwork (per LF)	HVAC	per hour	$45.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Demo Mini-Split + Lineset	HVAC	per hour	$55.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Demo Small Fixture (tstat/grille/wallcap)	HVAC	per hour	$35.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Demo Vent Fixture (fan/hood/HRV)	HVAC	per hour	$45.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Demo Whole-House Fan	HVAC	per hour	$48.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Ductwork Run + Connect	HVAC	per hour	$50.00/hour
HVAC Tech — HRV/ERV Install	HVAC	per hour	$55.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Mini-Split Install	HVAC	per hour	$60.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Range Hood Install	HVAC	per hour	$50.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Refrigerant Line Run	HVAC	per hour	$55.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Thermostat Install + Wiring	HVAC	per hour	$48.00/hour
HVAC Tech — Whole-House Fan Install	HVAC	per hour	$50.00/hour
HVAC Technician	HVAC	per hour	$50.00/hour

Insulation

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Insulation — Crew	Insulation	per hour	$48.00/hour
Insulation — Helper	Insulation	per hour	$24.00/hour
Insulation Demo	Insulation	per hour	$38.00/hour
Insulation Installer — Rigid Foam	Insulation	per hour	$45.00/hour

Landscaping

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Landscape — Outdoor / Landscaping Crew	Landscaping	per hour	$42.00/hour
Landscape Demo — Plants/Sod/Mulch/Beds	Landscaping	per hour	$38.00/hour

Masonry

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Driveway — Masonry / Paver Crew	Masonry	per hour	$50.00/hour
FP — Masonry Crew	Masonry	per hour	$62.00/hour
FP Demo — Masonry	Masonry	per hour	$55.00/hour
Landscape — Masonry Crew	Masonry	per hour	$58.00/hour
OK — Masonry Crew	Masonry	per hour	$62.00/hour
OK Demo — Masonry	Masonry	per hour	$58.00/hour

Mechanical

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Driveway — Mechanical / Snowmelt	Mechanical	per hour	$70.00/hour
Pool — Mechanical Crew	Mechanical	per hour	$75.00/hour

Outdoor

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Deck Helper	Outdoor	per hour	$24.00/hour
Driveway — Helper	Outdoor	per hour	$24.00/hour
Driveway — Sitework Crew	Outdoor	per hour	$45.00/hour
Driveway Demo — Light (Base/Edge/Light)	Outdoor	per hour	$40.00/hour
Fence — Helper	Outdoor	per hour	$24.00/hour
Fence — Outdoor Crew	Outdoor	per hour	$42.00/hour
Fence Demo — Main	Outdoor	per hour	$38.00/hour
Foundation Helper	Outdoor	per hour	$25.00/hour
Landscape — Helper	Outdoor	per hour	$24.00/hour
Landscape — Sitework Crew	Outdoor	per hour	$45.00/hour
Landscape Demo — Hardscape	Outdoor	per hour	$52.00/hour
Landscape Demo — Regrade	Outdoor	per hour	$40.00/hour
Outdoor — Base Placement	Outdoor	per hour	$40.00/hour
Outdoor — Demo Sitework	Outdoor	per hour	$40.00/hour
Outdoor — Sitework + Grading	Outdoor	per hour	$45.00/hour
Outdoor Crew — Site Grading + Drainage	Outdoor	per hour	$45.00/hour
Outdoor/Landscape	Outdoor	per hour	$28.00/hour
Patio Demo — Edge/Sand/Steps/Drain	Outdoor	per hour	$40.00/hour
Patio Helper	Outdoor	per hour	$24.00/hour
Pool — Helper	Outdoor	per hour	$26.00/hour
Pool — Outdoor / Builder Crew	Outdoor	per hour	$62.00/hour
Pool — Sitework Crew	Outdoor	per hour	$48.00/hour
Pool Demo — Light (Equip/AG-Kit/Heater/Light)	Outdoor	per hour	$45.00/hour

Paint

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Painter — Deck Stain Application	Paint	per hour	$40.00/hour

Painting

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Fence — Painting Crew	Painting	per hour	$40.00/hour

Plumbing

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Driveway — Plumbing / Culvert	Plumbing	per hour	$60.00/hour
Driveway Demo — Culvert	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Faucet Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$35.00/hour
Floor Drain Demo Labor (concrete)	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
FP — Plumbing Crew	Plumbing	per hour	$68.00/hour
Gas Line Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$60.00/hour
Gas-Fitter	Plumbing	per hour	$75.00/hour
Hose Bibb Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$42.00/hour
Kitchen Fixture Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Landscape — Plumbing Crew (Irrigation)	Plumbing	per hour	$62.00/hour
Master Plumber	Plumbing	per hour	$70.00/hour
OK — Plumbing Crew	Plumbing	per hour	$68.00/hour
Plumber	Plumbing	per hour	$48.00/hour
Plumber - Drain Install	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Plumber - Drain/Vent Rough-In	Plumbing	per hour	$58.00/hour
Plumber - Floor Drain (concrete)	Plumbing	per hour	$60.00/hour
Plumber - Hose Bibb	Plumbing	per hour	$50.00/hour
Plumber - Kitchen Fixture	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Plumber - Shower Head Install	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Plumber - Sump Pump	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Plumber - Supply Rough-In	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Plumber - Toilet Install	Plumbing	per hour	$50.00/hour
Plumber - Tub Drain Install	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Plumber - Tub Filler Install	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Plumber - Utility Fixture	Plumbing	per hour	$50.00/hour
Plumber - Valve Rough-In	Plumbing	per hour	$60.00/hour
Plumber - Water Heater Specialist	Plumbing	per hour	$65.00/hour
Plumber — Demo Sump Pump	Plumbing	per hour	$50.00/hour
Plumber — Faucet Install	Plumbing	per hour	$50.00/hour
Plumber — Sink Install	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Plumber — Sump Pump Install	Plumbing	per hour	$65.00/hour
Plumber Apprentice	Plumbing	per hour	$24.00/hour
Plumbing Rough-In Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Pool — Plumbing Crew	Plumbing	per hour	$68.00/hour
Pool Demo — Pipe	Plumbing	per hour	$58.00/hour
Shower Drain Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$40.00/hour
Shower Head Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$35.00/hour
Shower Pan Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$40.00/hour
Shower Pan Installer	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Shower Valve Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Sink Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$42.00/hour
Sump Pump Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Toilet Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$40.00/hour
Tub Demo Labor (incl. cast iron)	Plumbing	per hour	$48.00/hour
Tub Drain Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$42.00/hour
Tub Filler Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$40.00/hour
Tub Set Plumber	Plumbing	per hour	$60.00/hour
Utility Fixture Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$42.00/hour
Water Heater Demo Labor	Plumbing	per hour	$55.00/hour

Roofing

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Master Roofer	Roofing	per hour	$50.00/hour
Master Roofer (steep/complex)	Roofing	per hour	$65.00/hour
Roofer	Roofing	per hour	$35.00/hour
Roofer — Deck Install	Roofing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Roofer — Demo Deck	Roofing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Roofer — Demo Flashing	Roofing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Roofer — Demo Material/Membrane	Roofing	per hour	$40.00/hour
Roofer — Demo Ridge + Vent	Roofing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Roofer — Demo Tear-Off (per sqft)	Roofing	per hour	$40.00/hour
Roofer — Flashing Install	Roofing	per hour	$55.00/hour
Roofer — Primary Material Install	Roofing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Roofer — Ridge Cap + Vent	Roofing	per hour	$45.00/hour
Roofer — Tear-Off	Roofing	per hour	$40.00/hour
Roofer — Underlayment + Ice	Roofing	per hour	$35.00/hour
Roofer Helper	Roofing	per hour	$18.00/hour
Roofer Helper (debris/hauling)	Roofing	per hour	$22.00/hour

Steel

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Carpenter — Metal Deck Install	Steel	per hour	$55.00/hour
Certified Welder	Steel	per hour	$90.00/hour
Ironworker — Steel Erection	Steel	per hour	$85.00/hour
Master Engineer (complex/seismic)	Steel	per hour	$100.00/hour
Metal Deck Demo	Steel	per hour	$50.00/hour
Steel Demo (torch + crane)	Steel	per hour	$95.00/hour

Tile

Role	Category	Unit	Base Rate
Shower Tile Setter	Tile	per hour	$50.00/hour
Tub Surround Demo Labor (tile or panel)	Tile	per hour	$42.00/hour
Tub Tile Setter	Tile	per hour	$50.00/hour
Tub Waterproofing Demo Labor	Tile	per hour	$38.00/hour
Tub Waterproofing Installer	Tile	per hour	$50.00/hour
Wall Tile Demo Labor	Tile	per hour	$42.00/hour
Waterproofing Demo Labor	Tile	per hour	$38.00/hour
Waterproofing Installer	Tile	per hour	$50.00/hour

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