Contractor Labor Rates in Madison, WI (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 16 home-services trades in the Madison, WI metro (WI comp climate, veryhigh cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $38.61 | $97.90–$118.06 |
| Carpenters | $30.04 | $88.37–$112.19 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $31.40 | $91.78–$106.63 |
| Construction Laborers | $25.69 | $80.13–$92.78 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $28.05 | $83.07–$93.70 |
| Electricians | $37.29 | $92.17–$120.86 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $33.39 | $91.09–$108.35 |
| Glaziers | $38.02 | $91.21–$118.00 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $30.40 | $88.51–$107.11 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $21.35 | $72.28–$79.49 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $25.38 | $80.60–$92.34 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $47.81 | $98.37–$126.14 |
| Roofers | $26.92 | $92.10–$106.74 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $39.98 | $93.76–$125.10 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $23.78 | $84.53–$96.49 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $29.30 | $85.42–$100.49 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Madison, WI. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.