Contractor Labor Rates in Richmond, VA (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 17 home-services trades in the Richmond, VA metro (VA comp climate, mid cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $25.59 | $63.50–$69.85 |
| Carpenters | $23.86 | $61.53–$71.05 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $22.62 | $55.74–$67.27 |
| Construction Laborers | $18.70 | $53.01–$58.79 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $23.16 | $60.62–$68.69 |
| Electricians | $28.94 | $63.75–$81.13 |
| Fence Erectors | $17.47 | $53.04–$56.79 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $23.36 | $56.64–$64.96 |
| Glaziers | $25.31 | $63.81–$70.16 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $28.70 | $64.52–$77.90 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $17.86 | $50.65–$56.13 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $20.35 | $54.15–$59.90 |
| Pest Control Workers | $21.80 | $53.70–$59.56 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $28.83 | $64.45–$76.91 |
| Roofers | $22.42 | $62.08–$77.71 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $27.13 | $60.76–$73.21 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $23.21 | $63.75–$68.28 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Richmond, VA. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.