Contractor Labor Rates in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 19 home-services trades in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro (DC comp climate, high cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $29.83 | $80.29–$84.29 |
| Carpenters | $28.58 | $74.91–$90.64 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $24.87 | $70.48–$81.61 |
| Construction Laborers | $22.36 | $64.36–$73.53 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $27.17 | $72.74–$80.59 |
| Electricians | $36.28 | $80.41–$114.50 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $23.58 | $68.46–$79.31 |
| Glaziers | $30.64 | $78.27–$91.63 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $34.66 | $80.40–$99.16 |
| Insulation Workers | $24.35 | $68.98–$83.51 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $19.16 | $61.74–$67.40 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $24.00 | $69.12–$77.63 |
| Pest Control Workers | $21.72 | $66.40–$75.21 |
| Plasterers & Stucco Masons | $26.69 | $77.23–$80.46 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $30.78 | $77.67–$97.66 |
| Roofers | $28.11 | $81.75–$95.62 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $30.00 | $79.53–$91.71 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $27.56 | $79.15–$85.99 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $22.99 | $63.49–$80.81 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.