Contractor Labor Rates in Bakersfield-Delano, CA (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 16 home-services trades in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro (CA comp climate, veryhigh cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $36.93 | $97.82–$126.44 |
| Carpenters | $32.19 | $89.66–$118.96 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $29.50 | $87.06–$110.91 |
| Construction Laborers | $28.28 | $81.82–$102.15 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $29.46 | $85.32–$105.00 |
| Electricians | $36.21 | $93.94–$121.99 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $26.13 | $82.11–$100.54 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $30.61 | $88.96–$108.22 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $19.07 | $72.09–$79.24 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $26.84 | $80.75–$101.33 |
| Pest Control Workers | $21.05 | $73.00–$81.12 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $34.31 | $92.88–$124.41 |
| Roofers | $29.03 | $109.49–$116.15 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $36.79 | $94.84–$123.02 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $27.00 | $88.13–$98.12 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $27.17 | $83.56–$93.45 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.