Contractor Labor Rates in Omaha, NE-IA (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 18 home-services trades in the Omaha, NE-IA metro (NE comp climate, mid cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $29.90 | $65.28–$76.10 |
| Carpenters | $24.42 | $63.10–$75.52 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $23.57 | $62.31–$72.58 |
| Construction Laborers | $23.03 | $58.16–$66.67 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $27.02 | $60.99–$71.68 |
| Electricians | $29.59 | $64.77–$86.12 |
| Fence Erectors | $37.88 | $69.20–$99.72 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $15.07 | $50.77–$51.04 |
| Glaziers | $28.28 | $63.30–$76.66 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $29.65 | $65.48–$83.10 |
| Insulation Workers | $23.28 | $59.30–$63.79 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $19.34 | $52.34–$58.70 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $21.95 | $53.41–$62.36 |
| Pest Control Workers | $17.98 | $49.75–$59.75 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $38.52 | $66.43–$95.48 |
| Roofers | $22.48 | $62.61–$72.04 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $36.40 | $66.91–$89.86 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $24.15 | $64.06–$70.73 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Omaha, NE-IA. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.