Contractor Labor Rates in Akron, OH (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 14 home-services trades in the Akron, OH metro (OH comp climate, high cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | $26.83 | $73.71–$85.95 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $30.39 | $72.25–$91.08 |
| Construction Laborers | $23.71 | $64.74–$88.38 |
| Electricians | $35.80 | $77.00–$105.60 |
| Fence Erectors | $22.47 | $66.11–$73.07 |
| Glaziers | $29.02 | $69.84–$87.65 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $28.96 | $73.82–$93.48 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $17.72 | $58.61–$65.56 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $25.44 | $68.46–$81.83 |
| Pest Control Workers | $19.92 | $62.88–$74.23 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $29.19 | $73.77–$95.06 |
| Roofers | $28.61 | $80.52–$97.52 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $34.38 | $74.13–$90.15 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $23.61 | $68.29–$80.06 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Akron, OH. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.